A very good friend of mine went to China over her summer break (I think it was a couple years ago...), and for my birthday, she sent me a picture of a cake that she saw on display in a bakery (don't know what store though).
Isn't it epic?! I'd LOVE to be able to make something like this!!
Unfortunately, the most I can manage at this point though, is two layer cakes with stuff in the middle with fresh cream icing... I just can't figure out how they made the tree...
As for the tree, maybe it's with fondant? ^_^
I personally like 2 layer cakes with fresh cream icing very well.