It seems that baking is the new rock & roll -- as far as geeks are concerned anyway. A while back we featured an article about a George Lucas sculpture made out of carbonite. The makers of the cakes in this gallery were inspired by the monument.
It may look like a pile of grey mush, but I find the concept amusing, especially since the last thing I thought of when I saw the George Lucas sculpture was, "this would make a great cake design." It clearly does not, but I offer thebakers full makes for effort.
On my travels around the web, I also found Jar Jar in carbonite and the awesome Han Solo in Carbonite Lego model all pictured.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geek-inspired Cakes
- Expert bakers can tap into geek fandoms and create eye-catching cakes that attract customers.
- Sculptural Cake Designs
- Cake designers can explore new shapes and perspectives to create appealing sculptures out of cake.
- Nostalgic Pop Culture Cakes
- Creating cakes that pay homage to iconic characters from the past can attract a specific clientele.
Where This Applies
- Bakery
- Bakeries that can produce unique cake designs have an opportunity to stand out in a highly competitive market.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can offer clients more creative cake options, attracting a different kind of clientele.
- Entertainment Industry
- Cake designers can create cakes based on popular movies, TV shows, and video games for promotions, events, and parties.
