Deceptive designer cakes can sometimes become the ultimate way to confuse your brain. Part of you will expect what you are about to eat to taste completely different before you mouth is filled with the blissful sweetness of cake.
The best kinds of designer deceptive cakes are the ones that are designed to look like something disgusting -- for instance, cakes that looks like brains or cigarette butts. Not only is this somewhat ironic, it will also deter your roommates from eating your precious dessert.
Some other classic examples of these cakes are the ones that look like a completely different type of food, those meant to mimic a figure from pop culture and designed to look like an animal. In the end, it doesn't really matter what it looks like, as long as it tastes good.
27 Deceptively Designed Cakes

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Octopus Cakes
Karen Portaleo Makes Creative Cakes for Highland Bakery

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Life-Sized Sci-Fi Desserts
The Stormtrooper Cake by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes is to Scale

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Realistic Reptilian Desserts
The Snake Cake by North Star Cakes is Terrifyingly Delicious
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Rad Rabbit Food Cakes
These Sparkly Surprise Carrot Cupcakes Will Keep You Guessing
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Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
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Cerebral Cupcakes
The Bloody Zombie Brains Cupcakes are Spooky
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Celebrity Portrait Cakes
Devour Famous Faces to Satisfy Your Celeb Cravings
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Star Wars Confections
These Jabba the Hut Cakes Make Me Want to Eat the Sci-Fi Warlord
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Frightful Foot Desserts
The Nevie Pie Cakes 'Fungus Toe Nail Cookies' Are Haunting
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Steampunk Wedding Cakes
Mike's Amazing Cakes Makes Metal Taste Great
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Deceiving Carnivorous Cakes
The Raw Turkey Cake is a Treat That Won't Give you Food Poisoning
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Pop Culture Cakes
Charm City Cakes Gets Creative with Custom Edibles
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Bloody Heartbreak Baking
The Lily Vanilli Velvet Bloody Red Cake is Realistically Creepy
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Disguised Dessert Chips
These French Fry-Shaped Cakes are a Sweet Take on Savory Snacks
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Decadent Decomposing Cakes
These Compost Cupcakes are for Chocolate-Lovers with Green Thumbs
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Gross Smoker Sweets
The Edible Ashtray and Cigarette Butts Protest V-Day Desserts
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Damaged Meth Dealer Desserts
Breaking Bad Cakes are Gruesomely Sweet Concoctions
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Petite Fast Food Pastries
These Kentieo Hamburger Cupcakes are Deliciously Sweet
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Rich Cocoa Planter Desserts
Enjoy Gardening With the Potted Espresso & Salted Caramel Mud Cakes
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Scannable Snacks
The QR Code Cupcakes are the Best Thing to Come Out of Montreal Since Parizeau
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Sneaker-Shaped Sweets
This Charm City Cakes Chuck Taylors Cake is Incredibly Realistic
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Pregnant Fetal Pastries
This Kelley and Kim Deal 'Identical Twin Womb Cake' is a Medical Marvel
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Sugary-Sweet Franks
These Hot Dog Cookies are Sure to Surprise and Delight Your Lucky BBQ Guests
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Sandwich Cake Molds
Cakewich Molds Turn the Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly into Starchy Desserts
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Teetering Teacup Confections
The Alice in Wonderland Wedding Cake Would Make Lewis Carroll Proud
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Edible Droid Confections
This R2-D2 Birthday Cake Can Only Be Cut with a Lightsaber
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Snack-Stuffed Turkeys
This Different Turkey Recipe Incorporates the Classic Cake into the Mix
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Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
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Upside Down Ice Creams
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Reimagined Nostalgic Treats
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Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls
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Cake-Scented Shower Foams
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Whimsical Snack Machines
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Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes
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Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
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Cotton Candy Cakes
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All-Occasion Layered Cakes
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Mini Plant-Based Cakes
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Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
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QSR Pineapple Cream Cakes
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Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
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Cartoon Character Themed Cakes
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Instant Gratification Cake Kits
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Fluffy Tea-Flavored Cakes
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Edible Flower Baking Kits
The Crystal Candy Make a Pansy Edible Flower Kit Elevates Desserts
Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods
These New Popeyes Desserts Come in Two Options
Limited-Edition Pink-Hued Desserts
The Crumbl Pink Velvet Cake is Arriving This Week
Surprise Candy Challenges
The Krabby Patties Secret Menu Challenge is Full of Mystery Flavors
Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Desserts
Paris Baguette Debuts Its Valentine's Day Treats
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts is a Pop-Up Flavor by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Decadent Chocolate Snack Cakes
These New Mr Kipling Cakes are Part of its Signature Collection
Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks
The Wizarding World Cookbook Dreams Up Fantastical Desserts
Candy Bar Bundt Cakes
These New Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtlets Come in Three Flavors
Seasonal Celebrity Chef Cakes
The Giadzy Double Chocolate Panettone is Giada-Approved
Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups
Sprinkles' Cupcake Cups Put a Twist on the Classic Chocolate Cup
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Savory Breakfast Cups
Incredifulls Share Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Seasoning in a Bite
Canned Chocolatier Cake Collections
Godiva Japan Canned Cakes Come in Three Flavors
Low-Cost Candy Bar Cakes
The Galaxy Caramel Cake is Arriving at Retailers in the UK
Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes
The Carvel Crunchie Munchie Monster Cake is Arriving This Fall
Sprinkle Cake Mixes
The Funfetti Celebrations Cake Mix Easily Recreates TikTok-Viral Cakes
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Earthy Dessert Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Dirt Cake Cookies Have Gummy Worm-Inspired Sprinkles
Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes
Crumbl Has a Beetlejuice-Themed Afterlife Cake for the New Movie
Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes
The St Michel Choco Burger Has Soft Cake and Chocolate Mousse
Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme and Pop-Tarts Join on Special Nostalgic Flavors
Magic-Inspired Cook Books
Desert Recipes Comprise the Harry Potter: Bake, Create, and Decorate!
Space-Themed Jawbreaker Candies
The Comet Crusher Jawbreaker Has Interactive Packaging
Soda-Flavored Cupcake Ranges
These Café Valley Cupcakes are Flavored Like 7UP and Crush Orange
Savory Smash Cakes
Pilgrim’s Ultimate Nuggets Smash Cake Kit Creates a Memorable Mess
Seasonal Bundt Cakes
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Snack Cake-Scented Candles
Little Debbie x Goose Creek Candles Come in 12 Variations
Cartoon-Themed QSR Desserts
McDonald's Indonesia Launched a Despicable Me 4 McFlurry and Pie
Baked Pumpkin Pastries
The Pumpkin Square is Crumbl's Contribution to the Pumpkin Spice Summer
Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes
The Latest Hostess Products Come in Two Options
Contrast Therapy Wellness Facilities
Cake Architecture Creates the Hedonistic Arc Spa in the UK
Gender Reveal Donuts
Krispy Kreme Launched Donuts with Pink or Blue Centers
Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
The Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Dipped Cone Updates a Classic Treat
Tropically Caky Ice Creams
Graeter's Hawaiian Wedding Cake Ice Cream is a Bonus Flavor
Miniature Creamy Pops
JohnnyPops' Minis with Cream Feature a Proprietary Layered Design
Fruity Cake-Flavored Yogurts
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Vibrant Spring-Forward Cakes
Baskin-Robbins Offers Limited-Time Easter Cake Offerings
Gourmet Thanksgiving Cakes
Paris Baguette Debuts Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Cakes
Mini Easter Dessert Cakes
The Crumbl Carrot Cake is Sweet, Spiced and Limited-Edition
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Tangy Tzatziki Cheesecakes
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The Crumbl Cookies & Cream Cake is Made with Oreo
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Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
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Assorted Cake Bite Boxes
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Space-Themed Cupcake Mixes
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Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes
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Cheesecake Muffin Mixes
Krusteaz's Latest Creation Blurs the Line Between Breakfast & Dessert
Fried Cheesecake Desserts
Junior's Deep-Fried Cheesecake is Served with Over-the-Top Toppings
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