Twisted Candles Adorning an Elegant White Cake

Ultra-detailed photorealistic close-up of an elegant white cake with ornate icing and scrollwork, on a smooth marble surface. The icing features lace-like borders, piping, and tiny sugar pearls; subtle gold leaf accents catch the light. A pair of slender hands with neatly manicured nails is arranging twisted candles around the cake; fingers gently guide a candle into place. Warm, soft lighting creates gentle reflections and long shadows, with a shallow depth of field that blurs the background while keeping the cake and hands crisp. Palette: ivory, pearl, champagne, ivory-white frosting; textures of buttercream, sugar, and wax visible. The atmosphere is refined, timeless, and celebratory, like a high-end bakery or wedding cake setup.