# Textured Almond Berry Cakes Maja Vase's Raspberry and Licorice Dessert is Aesthetically Elegant By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-berry References: [majavase.dk](http://majavase.dk/delekager-med-hindbaer-og-lakrids) This almond berry cake recipe is the work of Maja Vase, a Danish food blogger who is known for her experimental and aesthetically pleasing desserts. The baker is a chocolate specialist and her raspberry and licorice dessert is no exception, boasting a portable snack size and a bold texture. Consisting of a [crunchy almond base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake), this dessert is balanced with a rich and creamy raspberry mouse. The almond berry cake also consists of salt and licorice ingredients and is elegantly garnished with [fresh raspberries, currants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazer-taste-the-future-raspberry-dream) and decorative Dulcey beads. Additionally, the dessert boasts edible flower petal accents that give it a sophisticated flavor profile while adding to its presentation. In addition to its bold ingredient combinations, this dessert will also appeal to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermelt-blush-cake) lovers thanks to its visually pleasing look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aesthetic Desserts:** Opportunity to explore visually pleasing desserts with sophisticated flavors - **Unexpected Flavors:** Opportunity to experiment with unique flavor combinations - **Convenience Snacking:** Opportunity to create portable and snackable desserts for on-the-go consumers ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Industry can explore new and innovative desserts to attract more customers - **Hospitality:** Industry can offer these aesthetically pleasing desserts to enhance the dining experience - **Social Media:** Desserts like these can help influencers create shareable content on social media platforms ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decorative Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md) - [Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepe-cake1.md) - [Romantic Malted Cake Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-maltesers-cake-bars.md) - [Layered Cake Cup Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-trifle-cake-cup.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [In-Demand Tiramisu Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md)