Kate's Cake Party

Andy Gray | Feb 27, 2013

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI

There are a lot pf perks to being an SI Swimsuit model -- fame, fortune, an amazing gift bag -- but Kate Upton had no idea what she was in for when she visited the SI office on Monday night. The two-time cover model was greeted with an enormous cake to celebrate the release of the 2013 SI Swimsuit issue. But not just any cake. This was a personalized masterpiece from the Cake Boss himself, complete with a penguin to represent Kate's time in Antarctica and a small replica of the 2013 cover. Before long, SI Swimsuit staffers joined Kate for a cake party. Here are some photos from this memorable event.

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI

During her photo shoot in frigid Antarctica, Kate bonded with the penguins who made her laugh and forget the fact that she was in frigid Antarctica.

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI

Kate is very impressed with The Cake Boss' creation.

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI

Kate and Swimsuit Editor MJ Day enjoy a snack.

Kate Upton :: Karen Carpenter/SI

Kate and Swimsuit Associate Editor Darcie Baum share a laugh. If only we could see what is on Kate's phone that is so funny.

Kate Upton :: Karen Carpenter/SI

Kate is all smiles as she holds up two posters of her 2013 cover.

Kate Upton :: Karen Carpenter/SI

Then Kate realizes she had to sign the covers. 

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI

A crowd of SI staffers gather around Kate as she signs her cover.

Kate Upton :: Karen Carpenter/SI

Kate sneaks in a quick taste of her cake while nobody is looking.

Kate Upton :: Karen Carpenter/SI

A model and her cover. So sweet.

Kate Upton :: MJ Day/SI