# Colorful Couture Cakes The Amy Stevens 'Confections Recent' Series Offers Quirky Edible Artistry By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-stevens-confections-recent References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/amy_stevens) & [amystevensart](http://www.amystevensart.com/category/gallery_1/) If you have a sweet tooth and are craving for [couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik), the Amy Stevens 'Confections Recent' collection reveals an artistic revolution in beautifully baked goods, and seems like the most scrumptious way to [celebrate a birthday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-dores). Originally, the beginning of the 'Confections' collections was in response to Stevens turning 30, when she decided to create a series of sweets as an ode to her own special day. The designer evolved from a Martha Stewart decorating kit to having her works put on display and prides herself on the [colorful crazy twists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets) she adds to up the ante on icing-dressed desserts. Each piece of the offbeat edibles from the Amy Stevens 'Confections Recent' series will have you asking for stylish seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artistic Revolution in Baked Goods:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the baking industry by offering unique and visually stunning desserts. - **Personalized Edible Art:** Customized edible artistry presents a disruptive opportunity in the dessert industry by allowing individuals to express their creativity and personal style. - **Upscaling Icing-dressed Desserts:** Innovating and elevating icing-based desserts can create a disruptive trend in the bakery business, capturing the attention of customers looking for indulgent and visually appealing treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baking Industry:** The baking industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating artistic techniques and unique designs into their products. - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry has the potential to be disrupted by offering personalized, visually stunning edible art as a unique selling point. - **Bakery Business:** Innovating and upscaling icing-dressed desserts can differentiate a bakery business, presenting an opportunity for disruption in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Treat-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery.md) - [Luxe Cotton Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre.md) - [Edible Artist-Created Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-artist-collection.md) - [Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-cake.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md)