Talented bakers in China have created this Beijing 2008 Olympic cake, complete with the five rings logo and images of the adorable official mascots.
The background shows dancers in traditional Chinese robes doing a dance to celebrate the upcoming August games. The performance was put on for the Chinese construction workers who had helped build the "Bird's Nest" Olympic stadium.
Trend Hunter has seen a lot of innovative desserts, but this one takes the cake in the sports-themed category!
Olympic Cakes
Sweet Treat for Birds Nest Construction
Trend Themes
1. Sports-themed Desserts - There is an opportunity for pastry chefs to create more elaborate sports-centric desserts for events like the Olympics.
2. Corporate Event Catering - Businesses could hire pastry chefs to create custom cakes and desserts for various events such as trade shows, conferences, and company retreats.
3. Cultural Celebration Cakes - Bakers can capitalize on their skills to create cakes and desserts that celebrate different cultural events and holidays.
Industry Implications
1. Pastry and Dessert Industry - There are opportunities for pastry chefs and bakers to continue to innovate and invent new desserts that cater to specific customer needs like sports-themed cakes and custom corporate event desserts.
2. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and restaurants can capitalize on the trend and showcase their innovative skills by offering unique desserts for special occasions.
3. Event Planning Industry - Event planning companies can collaborate with pastry chefs to create custom desserts for large events like weddings and corporate events.