Unlike Yan Guang's Chrysanthemum Buddha Hand Cake, which was simply arranged on a plate.
Shen Lu's Chrysanthemum Buddha Hand Cake used the chrysanthemum pastries as a base, stacked in three or four cascading layers, and topped with a Buddha's hand holding a flower.
The entire creation was classically simple and full of Zen-like artistry. At first glance, no one would have ever imagined it was a dessert.
Based on appearance alone, Shen Lu already had the upper hand. The judges, as if by unspoken agreement, decided to taste her dessert first.
Interestingly, no one was willing to ruin the Buddha's hand sculpture, so they had the robotic arm take one of the chrysanthemum pastries.
The moment the crispy chrysanthemum pastry entered their mouths, the judges fell silent. They closed their eyes, savoring the flavor intently.
After a long moment, they exchanged glances and simultaneously pressed the "Advance" button.
This went against procedure.
