A former secretary whose TikTok videos of her incredible illusion cakes have gained more than 8 million likes is so sure her edible treats look authentic that she challenges fans to pick which items are real and which are baked.
Quitting her insurance office job to launch a baking business in 2016 after a birthday cake made for her sister was hailed a triumph, Marian Sarkisian, 29, changed tack after being inspired by a video featuring a banana illusion cake during a Covid lockdown.
