# Amazing Edible Art Surreal Sculpted Cakes Will Make Any Birthday Special By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-you-can-eat-surreal-sculpted-cakes References: [slashfood](http://www.slashfood.com/2007/05/14/surreal-sculpted-cakes-from-russia/) & [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/?p=851) The Russians are coming and they're bringing some [fantastical cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake) that are too gorgeous to be eaten! Every bit is [edible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-artist-collection) but you'd have to be out of your mind to take the first bite! Check out everything from a Case of Pepsi Cake to a realistic looking Treasure Chest and even a Back-to-Back Laptop cake! **Implications** - Food is not just tasty, but presented in a certain way, can be very beautiful to look at. The problem is, if it isn’t devoured shortly, it will go bad. Turning well-known meals into [artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-ruscha-x-andsons) preserves the gourmet attraction. This trend shows that people are drifting away from traditional art and want something more unique in their everyday living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Edible Art:** Opportunity for artists and bakers to merge creativity and culinary skills to create visually stunning and delicious creations. - **Surreal Sculpted Cakes:** Cakes can become more than just a dessert when they transform into sculptural, fantastical creations, sparking innovation in the culinary industry. - **Artistic Food Presentation:** An innovative way to elevate dining experiences that businesses can capitalize on in the hospitality and restaurant industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** With the demand for unique and creative desserts, bakeries can offer personalized, edible art pieces that cater to different events, themes, and preferences. - **Event Planning:** The artistry of sculpted cakes can add an exciting feature to different events such as weddings, birthdays, and corporate events, creating a new niche in the event planning industry. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate artistic food presentation to enhance dining experiences and attract customers looking for a unique and memorable meal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Cake-Themed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-thailands-birthday-ad.md) - [Giftable Cake Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md)