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Sci-Fi Weaponry Confections

This Hylian Shield Cake is Perfect for the Geek with a Sweet-Tooth

— March 10, 2013 — Lifestyle
Reddit user Riorus showed off the incredibly realistic Hylian Shield birthday cake his mother made for his 18th birthday party. Making it at home with no professional experience, it is impressive that his mother could create such a confectionery delight with so much detail.

The 3D design is int he shape of the shield with fondant cutouts adding texture and color to the cake. A pastry of such proportions is so amazing that the mother of a Sci-Fi enthusiast can serve this as both a birthday treat and as the birthday gift.

It's hard to impress an 18-year-old with a themed cake design, but when it is true to their gaming obsession, like this sugary Hylian Shield concoction, any teenager will instantly melt like frosting.
Trend Themes
1. Hyperrealistic Cakes - The trend of creating hyperrealistic cakes offers opportunities for innovative cake designers to create visually stunning and unique confections.
2. Geeky Themed Cakes - Geeky themed cakes, like this Hylian Shield cake, present a disruptive innovation opportunity for bakers to cater to niche markets and attract customers with specific interests.
3. Edible Art - The rise of edible art allows artists and bakers to showcase their creativity by transforming cake into visually appealing and delicious masterpieces.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can leverage the trend of hyperrealistic and geeky-themed cakes to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can incorporate hyperrealistic and geeky-themed cakes into events to create memorable and visually striking experiences for guests.
3. Cake Decorating Supplies - The demand for creating hyperrealistic and geeky-themed cakes opens up opportunities for cake decorating supply businesses to provide specialized tools and materials to help bakers achieve intricate designs.
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