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Chef Ben Churchill has been specializing in creating stunning illusions out of desserts that can resemble other foods and everyday objects.

From the making of a simple candy in the form of an apple or toast to edible ashtrays and rotten oranges, the chef surprises the fans of his work with these delicious desserts for the whole family.

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Olive Oil Sponge Cake With Mint Crumb, Sweet Milk Foam And A Baked Apple Puree

Olive Oil Sponge Cake With Mint Crumb, Sweet Milk Foam And A Baked Apple Puree

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Nadine
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this one. I would eat it and I am OCD about my own sponges being clean.

Mangoes'nRum
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm... I saw this and thought caramel(?) cake with coconut water froth and green frosting. Then I read the comment about the dirty sponge. Stopped wanting to taste it almost immediately.

Alexia Harrison
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who wants to eat olive oil sponge cake anyway?! Even if it didn’t look this gross 🤢

Jane Alexander
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the point of making something that probably tastes good look so unappetizing? No Thanks! I like my pastries pretty.

Lisa Catacosinos
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh. I don't think I could stomach this. There really IS a line for me when it comes to what is appetizing and what isn't thankfully.

TMarieTisMe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I must say the "soap suds" and "dirty dish water" are a clever touch, but I'll pass. ;)

Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

even if this was real i bet it's less Dangerous than eating a tide pod

Laetitia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See this just grosses me out, even if it tastes nice I don't know if I could get past the appearance!!

Lu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why mimic something gross? Why not a plant, or something found in nature.

Sveta Smirnova
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some vegetarian foods also mimic real meats. Just to be more creative i guess which is good. One day people will mimic pork on chicken meat for those who dont eat pork i believe.

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DarkKinder
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sponge is a TYPE of cake. It looks more like an island with a broken cliff face to me...

DarkKinder
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now that I foynd my other glasses, I ses a sponge cake "sponge". Ok. Got it now.. AWESOME word pkay!

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Master Markus
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the mint bit. It would probably look great on a cake set up like a hill or field.

Magdalina777
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took me like several minutes and reading the comments to figure it out XD I still think it looks more like an ugly cake than a sponge though

G.BUER
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This chef is very creative. I like them all too. I also wondered about their taste.

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    I've had these! It tasted great! The one I ate had peach and mango pearls with chocolate mud with these coconut macaroons.

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    This would still be delicious as a real apple with caramel oozing out of it

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