Yesterday came word of the world’s most expensive cake, a six-foot long, nearly 1,000 pound culinary creation that cost $75 million. According to CNBC, the cake, purchased by an unnamed buyer from the United Arab Emirates, depicts a runway fashion show and features “4,000 diamonds, including a 5.2-carat pink diamond, a 6.4-carat yellow diamond and 15 five-carat white diamonds.” While the sweet treat will certainly be a dessert to remember, we found four properties on Mansion Global worth a comparable price that may leave a better taste in your mouth.
795 Fifth Avenue - New York City
Price: $70 million
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6 (5 full, 2 partial) Located atop the Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue, this 14-room duplex offers 360-degree views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Best of all, it’s a valuable investment you can pass on to your children and grandchildren and not a food product you will digest over the course of a day. View full listing
1101 Marine Drive - Laguna Beach, Calif.
Price: $75 million
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 (3 full)
Size: 2,308 square feet on a 2.28-acre lot While it may not feature 4,000 diamonds, this oceanfront estate does offer two peninsulas, a private beach cove, a saltwater swimming pool and a guesthouse. More: Laguna Beach Home on Two Peninsulas Is Listing for $75 MillionView full listing
212 West 18th Street - New York City
Price: $70 million
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5 (5 full, 1 partial)
Size: 5,955 square feet Like a 5.2-carat pink diamond sitting atop a foundation of fondant, Penthouse One is the “crown jewel of Chelsea’s most important address—Walker Towers.” The property includes three fireplaces and skyline, water and bridge views. More: Prices Climb for Office-to-Condo ConversionsView full listing
4100 Calle Isabella - San Clemente, Calif.
Price: $75 million
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 11.5 (9 full, 5 partial)
Size: 9,000 square feet on a 5.45-acre lot Known as La Casa Pacifica, this expansive oceanfront estate features a history as rich as the frosting on the world’s most expensive dessert product. The property has a 9,000-square-foot main residence as well as a pool and pool terrace, lighted tennis court, greenhouse, multiple garages and staff residences. View full listing