# 3D Baking Monster Shapes Make Fun and Tasty Treats with 3D Cake Molds By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-10-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-cake-molds References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/469816669993180235/3D-Cake-Moulds?list_id=18581937) & [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/the-3d-cake-mold-set.htm) Enjoy a fun day of baking with your kids with the 3D cake molds. As opposed to [cookie cutter shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cutout-cookies), these casts are hollow so that you can fill them with cake mix. By filling each shape halfway, they will rise in the oven to create three-dimensional monsters. Once baked, the fun part begins. These mini cakes are perfect for decorating with icing to create [fun, scary and cute characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake). These 3D cake molds are perfect for a [kid's birthday party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-hunt-cupcake-kit). If you have the cakes already prepared, simply give each child at the party a cake and leave them to use their imagination to decorate it as they wish. For a parent's convenience, these molds are dishwasher-safe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Baking Molds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of customizable, 3D-printed baking molds for people to create unique and intricate cake designs. - **Interactive Baking Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an interactive baking experience for kids and parents where they can use augmented reality or virtual reality to decorate their 3D cakes. - **Edible Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Market the 3D cake molds to artists and creatives as a new medium for edible art, particularly in the realm of sculpting and design. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use 3D-printed baking molds in bakeries to create unique cakes that are visually appealing to customers and stand out in a crowded market. - **Party Supplies Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target the party supplies industry and market the 3D cake molds as a tool for creating memorable and interactive party activities for children. - **Edible Decorations Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of specialized icing and edible decorations that fit the unique shapes of the 3D cake molds, providing customers with an easy and creative decorating solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Cool-Touch Kid-Friendly Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumyum-real-baking-oven.md) - [Instant Gratification Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tinies.md) - [Streaming Series Cookie Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters.md) - [Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-stickers.md) - [Car-Crafting Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro.md) - [3D-Printed Matcha Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-matcha-monsters.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md)