Competition: Cakes Couture

This coming Saturday our church is hosting a "friendly" competition for a man's bake-off. Who says guys can't bake? Well, whether he likes it or not, my guy will be involved. He'll have to tie my hands behind my back in the process. It will take serious self-control to keep me from "sealin' the deal" for a BIG WIN! Here are three cakes we're debating about. For his 1st go around this will be interesting. Obviously, they're "couture" cakes so they please the eye and the taste-buddies. Wish us all luck {including those who will be eating at their own risk}!! Which couture creation should we choose?