# Celebratory Nation Cakes This Dessert Commemorates Australia Day with Vegemite and Fish Decoration By M | Published 2016-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australia-day References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/this-is-the-most-australian-cake-to-ever-australia/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AllStylesCatering/) Bakery Cakes by Colleen recently put together a dessert that commemorates Australia Day with a grandiose [tiered cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squashies-drumstick-celebration-cake) with each level paying tribute to popular foods and activities that the nation is known for. The cake features edible decorations of items such as Vegemite, barbecue shrimp and the Australian flag to capture the cultural essence of the country. The cake features four incredibly large layers and each has its own design that replicates a different well-known fact about the nation. The first layer is an edible barbecue covered in cooked shrimp and the Australian flag. The second layer is a replica tub of Vegemite followed by a [meat pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-pie-crust-pizza). A lamington [traditional chocolate desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-old-school-cake) sits up at the top. The cake creatively plays up traditional Australian stereotypes in celebration of the nation's special day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Celebratory Cakes:** Opportunity for bakeries to create unique cakes that commemorate special occasions. - **Edible Decorations:** Innovation potential in using edible decorations to represent cultural symbols and iconic items. - **Cultural Essence:** The trend of capturing the essence of a nation's culture through food and desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can leverage the trend of celebratory cakes to offer customized and unique creations. - **Food Decoration:** Opportunities for companies to specialize in edible decorations for cakes and other desserts. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and cafes can tap into the trend of capturing cultural essence through food and desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caterpillar-cakes.md) - [Playful Biscuit-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-rings-celebration-cake.md) - [Celebratory 10-Tier Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klondike-100th-birthday-cake.md) - [Luxe King-Honoring Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coronation-cake.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Australia-Celebrating Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-loves-aussie.md) - [Cafeteria-Inspired Cake Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-old-school-cake.md) - [Candy Bar-Themed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-cakes.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md)