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Ksenia Penkina's 'mirror cakes'.

April 6, 2018
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To look at them they look like real works of art, colorful mirrors with shades and refined color combinations, a sweetest perfection. They are the mirror cakes of cake designer Ksenia Penkina, shimmering mirror cakes, the perfect combination of pastry technique and artistic creativity.

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A temptation for the eyes before the palate. These creations amaze the beholder and leave one awestruck.
Ksenia Penkina is world famous for its ability to transform the cakes into sculptures of color, in which shimmering mirror icing covers layers of sponge cake, filled with fruit, cream and chocolate.
Penkina lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and travels all over the world to show her wonderful cakes and to pass on her technique.
His mirror cakes are popular, especially on her Instagram profile, where you can admire all kinds and colors.

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