# Intricately Stacked Sweets This Apple Gateau Recipe is Cinnamony Fresh for Fall By Leslie Chen | Published 2014-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-gateau References: [sippitysup](http://www.sippitysup.com/apple-gateau/) & [sippitysup](http://www.sippitysup.com) When I think of cake, an image of black forest or red velvet pops into my head - something entirely traditional and not nearly as creative as this [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series) Gateau recipe from the SippitySup website. Originally created by chef Anne Willan, the Apple Gateau cake may look like an easy and fun thing to whip up in the kitchen, but don't let the stacked structure fool you; this cake can take up to 14 hours until it's ready to be served. Requiring only four ingredients to make (apples, butter, sugar and cinnamon), the preparation includes careful layering and placement of apple slices followed by 12 to 14 hours of baking in the oven. Wildly simple yet incredibly intricate, the Apple Gateau cake is a lovely [fall treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-cheers-to-autumn) for those seeking out something other than [pumpkin and spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-cake). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intricate Cake Designs:** Exploring intricate cake designs that challenge traditional notions of cake making and presentation. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** Experimenting with unique flavor combinations to create innovative and unconventional desserts. - **Time-intensive Baking Techniques:** Embracing baking techniques that require extended preparation and cooking time to achieve complex and refined flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery and Confectionery Industry:** Innovating in the bakery industry by offering artistically designed cakes with unique flavor profiles to cater to adventurous consumers. - **Culinary Education and Training:** Developing specialized courses and workshops to teach aspiring chefs and bakers the art of creating intricate and time-intensive desserts. - **Gourmet Food and Fine Dining:** Introducing elaborate desserts with intricate designs and complex flavors to enhance the dining experience at upscale restaurants and gourmet food establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Gourmet Thanksgiving Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-friendsgiving-cakes.md) - [Oven-Ready Frozen Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-ready-to-bake-cake.md) - [Layered Crepes Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crpes-cake.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Spiced Seasonal Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake.md) - [Southern Recipe Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmas-southern-pecan-cake.md) - [Upside-Down Apple Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tatin-tartelettes.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md)