# Gruesome Confections The Brain Cake Brings Out the Zombie in All of Us By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/26/brain-cake-is-scary-but-tasty/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Cake/) With the great holiday of [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-bakery) fast approaching, perhaps you need a great idea for a [scary cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake) to serve at your party. The Brain Cake looks kind of gross, but it might just taste brainlicious. Basic ingredients can be used to create the cake base, and marshmallows and fondant icing for the particular brain details. Oh, and you can’t forget the [red food coloring for the blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection). Check out the pictures of the Brian Cake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Scary Cakes:** Opportunity for bakeries to create creepy and visually captivating cakes for Halloween or horror-themed events. - **Gross Food:** Potential to create unconventional and repulsive food items as a form of entertainment or novelty. - **Specialty Food Design:** Emerging demand for custom-designed food items that cater to specific themes or occasions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Innovative bakeries can attract customers with unique cake designs and flavors. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to incorporate grotesque and visually stunning food displays for themed parties or events. - **Food Entertainment:** Disruptive potential in the creation of unconventional, shocking, and themed culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Caramelized Organ Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs.md) - [Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)