Rewrite the sentence using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
The cake was excessively sweet, and as a result, we were unable to consume it.
The cake was too sugary, so we were not able to eat it.
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Rewrite the sentence using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

### Input:
The cake was too sugary, so we were not able to eat it.

### Response:
The cake was excessively sweet, and as a result, we were unable to consume it.