# Disguised Asian Food Cakes This Bowl of Ramen Noodles is Actually a Deceptively Sweet Dessert By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-food-cakes References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/bowls-of-ramen-noodles-that-are-actually-cakes-video/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kZWAmgX2lew) These Asian food cakes are amazingly well designed to look like [Ramen noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-forbidden-rice). The bowl looks so delicious, you can almost imagine the smell and the steam rising. It has everything that comes with a bowl of noodles: the noodles, soup, cracker, egg and the tasty spiced veggies. As convincing as it looks, you won't taste soup when you dip into this bowl. Believe it or not, even the bowl is made from cake mix! The instructional video shows you how to make this cake yourself. Trick your friends at you next party with Asian food cakes like this disguised one. You can try making [sushi cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-mochi-cake), which might be a lot easier, but this one is perfect for bakers looking for a challenge. The cake looks so delicious, whether it's Ramen or dessert! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Disguised Food:** The trend of creating cakes that look like savory dishes, such as ramen, can be applied to other types of food as well, such as burgers or pizza, creating new, unique dessert experiences. - **DIY Desserts:** The DIY aspect of creating these Asian food cakes presents an opportunity for companies to offer baking classes or kits, tapping into the growing trend of at-home cooking experiences. - **Cross-cultural Fusion:** The fusion of two cuisines, in this case Asian and dessert, can open up opportunities for innovative food products or restaurant concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking:** The baking industry can look to incorporate the trend of creating disguised food cakes into their offerings, appealing to consumers looking for unique dessert experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants or food companies can experiment with cross-cultural fusion, creating new and interesting menu items that fuse together unexpected combinations of cuisines. - **Education:** The DIY aspect of creating these Asian food cakes presents an opportunity for companies in the education industry to offer baking classes or workshops, appealing to consumers' desire for at-home cooking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Instant Ramen-Inspired Bedding Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-bedding-set.md) - [Flagship-Celebrating Burger Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-cake-1.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Asian-Inspired Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-sliders.md) - [Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-ultimate-ramen.md)