# Cutesy Bear Confections This DIY Polar Bear Cake Involves Baking and Arts and Crafts By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-cake References: [handmadecharlotte](http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-polar-bear-cake/) This delectable DIY polar bear cake comes from foodie blog 'Handmade Charlotte.' Unlike most cake-related confections, this creation blends baking with [arts and crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets), which adds an air of childhood fun to this sugary dessert. This two-layer cake has been covered in [buttercream icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-grey-cloud-cake). The piping for this cake is relatively easy, but time consuming. It's been done in a way that cleverly makes the icing look like fur. This cutesy bear cake was topped off with fondant eyes, and a fondant nose and tongue. To make this adorable sweet look even better, the chef has created a little paper fish (which the polar bear seems to be licking his lips at), and a tiny paper sign that simply reads "yum." This polar bear confection is great for [Christmas gatherings or birthday parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-wishes-collection) for kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Baking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects DIY baking enthusiasts with expert bakers for personalized guidance and recipe inspiration. - **Blending Arts and Crafts with Baking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of baking products that incorporate artistic elements, such as edible paints and sculpting tools, to create unique and visually stunning desserts. - **Creative Cake Decorating Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a smart cake decorating tool that uses AI image recognition to assist bakers in replicating intricate designs and patterns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based service that delivers DIY baking kits with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions to customers' doorsteps. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with bakeries to offer collaborative workshops that teach customers how to combine arts and crafts techniques with baking to create personalized edible masterpieces. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an event planning service that specializes in organizing interactive baking parties where participants can learn and create aesthetically pleasing desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Caterpillar Character Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-colin.md) - [Cartoon Bear-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bear.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-mixes-for-dogs.md) - [Cartoon Character Themed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shark-cake-collection.md) - [Artful Christmas Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-wonderland.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-for-bears.md) - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md)