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A gorilla was treated to a cake made by The Great British Bake Off finalist Richard Burr for her 40 birthday.

Zaire could be seen enjoying the cake and licking her lips from her enclosure at the London Zoo.

Mr Burr, who won star baker five times, said making the cake was a challenge.

He said: “Obviously making a cake for a gorilla is pretty different from making a cake for a human because you can’t use eggs flour or butter or sugar. So that is always quite a challenge.”

He whipped up the cake using an array of vegetables and fruit from her daily diet, including carrots, parsnips and a special cashew nut frosting.

Mr Burr added: “They do call Paul Hollywood the silver back on the show. I must admit I am a lot more happier to make a cake for him than a gorilla. I feel like I have more responsibility with this one.”