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Bethenny Frankel Had a Whale-Shaped Cake for Her 50th Birthday

The Real Housewives of New York City alum hosted a "mini celebration" with a nautical treat.

By Jenny Berg
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Bethenny Frankel's 50th birthday is on November 4. And to celebrate a bit early, she hosted a "mini celebration" with a nautical treat. In her Instagram Stories, The Real Housewives of New York City alum shared a look at her birthday cake, which looked like it could spout at any time. 

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As her friend Jill and her "peanut," Bryn, sang her the birthday song, Bethenny filmed the ice cream cake they held up. Decked with glowing number candles, the dessert was a classic Fudgie the Whale from Carvel. Invented in the 1970s, the cutesy dessert has vanilla ice cream swathed in fudge and nuts — and, yes, it's shaped like its namesake sea creature. 

"OK, you need to make a serious wish here," Bethenny's friend said, before putting the cake down. If Bethenny's wish was for something sweet, it looks like she already had that covered. 

Bethenny Frankel Birthday Cake 1

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