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One of my favorite things about cake art is how it can bridge the gap between 2D and 3D. I absolutely love it when bakers fool me, like this: [By Moli Cakes in Slovakia]Check it out: the rose stem is only painted on the bottom, but transitions to a real one on top! In fact, all the flowers here are 3D. I can't get enough of this technique; adding in little sculpted touches like that gives a traditional cake so much more dimension! Look how this dress flows down the tiers, and how the bouquet stands out: [By Good Gosh Ganache in Texas] Or how about this steamy stunner: [By Cakes By Julie]I could swear that smoke is moving! And the flattened perspective on the train? AMAZEBALLS. Even a thickened "paint" look can trick the eye: [By Claudia Prati in Italy]Makes you want to reach out and touch it, right? Right before shoving your whole face in? :D Here's a clever use of sugar cookies: [By Hunny Danny Cake in Moscow]I love cookie decorations like this! It's almost like a layered paper…

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