It wasn't just any surprise. This was full of win. The reason it's featured on the blog? Just see for yourself:
A mini-Death Star, in cake form! The laser is a PEZ candy, and the protective shielding is pure cream cheese frosting goodness. Fortunately, it had no time to blow up a planet (or my desk), because it was devoured by coworkers in about 15 minutes flat.
Our taste buds could not handle taste of that magnitude!