Everyone can see the mouthwatering cakes - but you have 20/20 vision & high IQ if you find the secret number in 7 secs

THIS mind-blowing optical illusion has puzzle fanatics scrambling to find the answer – but are you up to the task?

Anyone can see the delicious-looking sweet treats, but you need 20/20 vision and a high IQ to find the hidden number in just seven seconds.

Try to spot the secret number in this puzzle Credit: YouTube

The picture is a sweet tooth lover’s dream and shows a colorful array of different types of cakes.

There are cupcakes, chocolate cakes, donuts, battenberg cakes and angel cakes to name a few.

But don’t let the cute screen distract you, concentrate on the challenge.

Can you spot the number before the countdown runs out?

The illusion is especially difficult because there are so many bright colors that distract the eyes.

Need advice? The number is between five and ten.

Don’t worry if you’re struggling, this is one of our trickiest teases yet, and we’ve included the solution at the bottom of the page.

How can optical illusions and brain teasers help me?

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brain teasers can have many cognitive benefits because they can stimulate different regions of the brain.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem Solving Skills: Regular practice improves analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Memory Enhancement: These challenges often require recall and can contribute to better memory functioning.
Creativity: they encourage thinking outside the box, encourage creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: working on optical illusions and brain teasers requires concentration, which contributes to improved focus.
Stress Relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

In the meantime, why not try some other optical illusions while scrolling?

Test your brainpower and solve the questions in this test to find out if you have a high IQ.

Or see if you have the eyes of a predator and spot a bird hidden among the branches.

Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a good workout and can “boost your brain activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia”.

And according to ZenBuisness, “These visual puzzles can provide you with good mental exercise, which in turn can help you think more effectively and solve problems more easily.”

You can find the number eight in the middle of the screen on the left side.