HYPER-REALISTIC DINNER IS ACTUALLY DESSERT

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool. But before you get too excited about a succulent slice of roast ham or a slippery piece of sushi, these savoury foods are actually made of cake. These hyper-realistic sweet treats were created by American baker Debbie Goard, 45, who sells her quirky creations for up to a few thousand dollars.

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LAZY FROG

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FRIENDLY TOAD READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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JOLY THE WOLLY FALLS FOR PARKING PRANK

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FIRE BREATHING FIAT 500

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STORM CHASER PHOTOGRAPHS STUNNING EXTREME WEATHER

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CHIPMUNK YOGA

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REAL LIFE DOLLS HOUSE

Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .

STUNNING BRITISH AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

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ABANDONED HOBBIT HOUSE

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