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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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

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DOG SO CLOSE TO DEATH AFTER SWALLOWING NEEDLE

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MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

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