Birthday Mix-Up: Staten Island Bakery and Whoopi Goldberg's Cake Order

In a surprising turn of events, a bakery in Staten Island has become the talk of the town. Jill Holtermann, the owner of the historic bakery in Great Kills, is at the center of a story that involves none other than Whoopi Goldberg. It all started when Whoopi tried to place a special order for her birthday celebration. She wanted several dozen Charlotte Russe cakes, a favorite treat also known as "Brooklyn ambrosia. " But things didn't go as planned. Jill says the issue wasn't about politics, but rather a problem with her old boiler. The building, dating back to 1930, had some equipment troubles. When Whoopi called, Jill wasn't sure if she could bake all those cakes. She wanted to be honest and didn't want to promise something she couldn't deliver. Whoopi shared her side of the story on "The View. " She mentioned that the bakery refused to make the cakes at first, citing oven issues. But in the end, someone managed to get the cakes. Whoopi didn't name the bakery, but the distinctive packaging gave it away. The cakes were from Jill's Bakery. The story spread quickly, and Jill's small business was flooded with calls. She simply wants to run her business and move on. Meanwhile, Whoopi celebrated her birthday with her mom, enjoying the delicious cakes despite the initial hiccup.