A slice of honeycomb cake with layers resembling delicate, golden-hued flower petals, placed on an elegant plate beside the full, majestic, multi-tiered, layered sponge birthday cake. A jar filled to the neck with clear maple syrup sits next to it, its amber color contrasting beautifully against the light grey background. The scene is set in a bright kitchen where sunlight shines through the window, casting warm hues over everything. (Real photo) --ar 35:44