There are some Instagram accounts so perfect and soothing that you immediately want to travel to the cozy places and handcrafted goodies they feature. Petrichoro, also known as Grace, features one such lovely collection of photos. With so many Studio Ghibli inspired sweets and treats, bullet journaling and hand-lettering that will leave you green with envy, and even sweet embroidery projects, it’s difficult for any one photo to stand out. But this gorgeous koi cake is a completely edible work of art that makes all our cares float away.
The cake is even just as pretty when sliced. How did she do it?
The translucent and transcendent confectionary creation is made of layers of cake, mousse, and a top layer of agar almond jelly. The koi were painstakingly crafted out of sweet bean paste. Petrichoro made the cake for Father’s Day. Obviously it’s a labor of love that the home baker says kept her up until 5 AM. “The whole process took around 2 days,” she said in a comment.
Studio Ghibli
You’ll find even more amazing baked goods and yummy lunches in the Instagram photo gallery, from Pikachu adorning a kimchi pork stir-fry, to Rilakkuma inspired choux au craquelin, to Studio Ghibli-themed macarons that actually are too adorable to eat. (Even Petrichoro says in the description that she couldn’t bring herself to nibble on them.)
We also have to give a shout-out to this little curry bear. To be honest, we’re not sure if we want to eat him or be him.
Be sure to follow Petrichoro on Instagram to be simultaneously impressed and jealous of her creativity and culinary masterpieces.
Featured Image: Studio Ghibli (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya)
Kelly Knox is a freelance entertainment writer in Seattle, WA who writes for Star Wars, DC Comics, and more. Follow her on Twitter.
