The internet becomes a happy place when we spot cake fails, particularly phallic ones intended for childrens’ birthday parties (this is just who we are as a human race, OK?).
Occasionally, we come across baked creations that don’t look like traditional desserts.
Other times, cakes are made to look like raw food and the results are unsettling: like this raw turkey design, made in honour of Thanksgiving.
It is the work of British baker Sarah Hardy, the founder of the confectionery shop, The Edible Museum, which sells equally disturbing – albeit masterful – creations.
The 49-year-old has divided Instagram followers with her latest offering, which was made complete with fake blood.
She insists that the orange and rum spiced cake, iced with a marzipan ‘skin’, actually tasted delicious.
As tasty as it may have been, some followers branded it ‘disgusting’ and ‘gross’, although most appreciated her craftsmanship.
Would you be brave enough to try it?
The realistic poultry-inspired look was too much for one person, who wrote: ‘This is utterly disgusting.
‘Why would anyone want to eat a cake that looks like a raw turkey?’.
Meanwhile, someone else was conflicted: ‘Art but gross at the same time’, but another person marvelled at it, saying ‘Truly amazing. Such great work. Wow!’.
‘Wow, you got the skin down,’ commented one person.
‘I have to say, this is impressive craftsmanship. I almost want to prank someone with it.’
It took Sarah three days to put it all together and the cake even featured a string to tie the turkey ‘legs’ together.
She initially debuted the cake a few years ago and decided to bring it back, now offering the recipe online for brave bakers willing to try it.
‘It isn’t supposed to be for everyone – its a niche thing!,’ Sarah told Femail.
‘It’s funny how many people are revolted by it. I just find it funny.
‘I am often asked why I didn’t make it look like it was cooked – but where is the fun in making something tasty look like something tasty? I rather like that it is both repulsive and attractive.’
‘Although it looks rather unpalatable, it is made with a citrus drizzle sponge and basted in a zesty syrup.
‘That and the marzipan mean it is rather tastier than it looks.’
We’re not fully convinced.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/01/baker-makes-raw-turkey-cake-with-fake-blood-for-thanksgiving-and-people-are-conflicted-about-it-11248912/
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