Too Pretty to Eat!

A Cartier-inspired "diamond" necklace with two mini ring box bites

The most beautiful cake creations I've ever seen are from the gallery, I Dream of Cake, here in San Francisco. Creater/owner Shinmin Li uses techniques such as hand-painting, sculpting (no molds), and custom stencils to make confections that look so true to form it’s unreal! They are truly works of art.

I've peered through the windows of her North Beach location, and her gallery is as whimsical as her cakes. I was so awestruck that I took photos with my phone to send my friend. You must take a look at her website which showcases her gallery and photos of her scrumptious cakes.

Prices range from $10 to $25 per serving and custom cakes start at $400. Shinmin uses the finest ingredients and her cakes taste as good as they look. But, who can cut into one of these beauties?

An exact replica of Rosalina Lydster's fine necklace for the 100th anniversary of Neiman Marcus
For a birthday girl who loves red shoes. Vanilla and Chocolate Layered Cake with Mocha Buttercream
For the first wedding at the De Young Museum, this design was inspired by the couple's wedding invitation and the architecture of the De Young.
Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake
Handpainted Floral Gucci Bag with Bamboo Handle
Sweet Alligator Birkin Bag - Toasted Almond Cake
This jewelry box cake incorporates Indian artwork and fashion sketches.
Ginger Jars Cakes with Handpainted Designs
Handpainted Chinese Fan on a jewelry box - toasted almond cake
Photos Courtesy of "I Dream of Cake"