# Couture Citrus Confections The Apollinas 'Stella Cake' is Inspired by Stella McCartney Fashions By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollinas-stella-cake References: [foodista](http://www.foodista.com/blog/2011/06/20/citrus-cake-inspired-by-stella-mccartney-spring-collection) & [apollinas](http://www.apollinas.com/?p=820) For many women, the combination of [sweet confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik) and fashions like this Apollinas 'Stella Cake' boasts would be simply to die for. After all, what could be better than a mix of cake and couture? This latest citrus cake from the marvellous bakers at Apollinas is inspired by [Stella McCartney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-4) spring fashions, which are covered in luscious [citrus fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusinspired-apron). Oranges, lemons and grapefruits make the mouthwatering collection of fruits that grace this light, fresh cake. If you're looking to add a new recipe to your repertoire, the Apollinas 'Stella Cake' is the perfect addition for the summer months. This sweet confection boasts a filling made from lemon curd as well as icing made from a scrumptious combination of lemon and orange flavours. The Apollinas 'Stella Cake' is certainly good enough to eat and definitely a high-fashion favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Citrus-inspired Confections:** The trend of incorporating citrus fruits into confections is creating opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and unique dessert experiences. - **Fashion-inspired Cakes:** The trend of creating cakes inspired by fashion designs provides an opportunity to merge the worlds of culinary and fashion, offering visually stunning and delicious creations. - **Fruit-inspired Icings:** The trend of using fruit flavors in icings opens up possibilities for fresh and tangy taste profiles, adding a unique twist to traditional cake decorations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Confectionery:** In the bakery and confectionery industry, there is an opportunity to create innovative citrus-based desserts and cakes inspired by fashion designs to meet the growing demand for unique and visually appealing treats. - **Culinary and Fashion:** The intersection of culinary and fashion industries presents an opportunity for collaboration and cross-promotion, bringing together the worlds of food and fashion for immersive experiential offerings. - **Food Decoration and Flavoring:** The food decoration and flavoring industry can explore new possibilities by incorporating fruit-inspired icings and flavors into their products, offering consumers a wide range of unique and refreshing taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Cake Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-dores.md) - [Citrusy Springtime Eclairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zesty-lemon-eclairs.md) - [Sparkling Refreshment Wholesale Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-champagne-cake.md) - [Treat-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery.md) - [Collaborative Lemon Coconut Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-coconut-cake.md) - [Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-cake.md) - [Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemoninspired-menu.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancypants-cookies.md) - [Decadent Fragrance-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prose-x-funny-face.md)