Hand-Arranged Twisted Candles on an Elegant Iced Cake

Hyper-realistic macro photograph of an elegant white cake on a polished marble surface. In the foreground, a pair of hands with slender fingers, clad in a delicate lace cuff, are arranging two twisted candles on top of the cake. The cake is adorned with ornate royal icing piping: intricate scrollwork, fine lattice borders, and tiny sugar flowers in ivory and pale blush with subtle gold leaf along the base. Soft warm studio lighting from the left creates gentle highlights and a creamy bokeh background. The shot emphasizes texture: glossy fondant, crisp icing details, and the act of candle placement to convey anticipation and celebration.