# DIY Layer Cakes Washington Bakery Mel and Mia's Offers a Build-Your-Own Cake Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourown-cake References: [mltnews](http://mltnews.com/restaurant-news-pastries-in-nearby-perrinville-where-to-eat-for-lunar-new-year/) & [yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mel-and-mias-unique-pastries-and-fine-coffees-edmonds-2?select=iYqRkgjXQ0CHUGD2lc7acg) The newly opened bakery Mel and Mia’s is changing the face of desserts with its build-you-own cake option. Instead of serving up a daily selection of decadent desserts, the DIY cake station allows consumers to customize their perfect treat. The build-your-own menu at Mel and Mia's allows customers to create [custom cakes and cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake) for less than $5. For cakes, customers simply choose any two layers of cake, one type of custard and one type of frosting. The ingredients are then layers to create a fully custom cake. Ordering a cupcakes is a similar process, except that customers are limited to one cake layer and one frosting. In short, Mel and Mia's build-you-own cake option is ideal for consumers who like to dream up their own creations, but may not have the time to [bake something from scratch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Build-your-own:** The trend of build-your-own options allows consumers to customize their products to their preferences. - **Custom Cakes:** The trend of custom cakes provides personalized dessert options for customers. - **Convenience Desserts:** The trend of customizable desserts offers convenience to customers who want unique treats without the need for baking. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** The bakery industry can capitalize on the trend of build-your-own desserts by offering customizable options to customers. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can integrate build-your-own dessert stations to cater to customers' individual preferences. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can incorporate custom cake options to provide unique dessert experiences for clients' events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourowndonut-menu.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Customizable Cookie Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-cookie-box.md) - [Customizable Mug Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugsy-mug-cake-mix.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [DIY Vegan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-vegan-pizza.md) - [Custom Bakery Ordering Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-cake-ordering-module.md) - [Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepe-cake1.md) - [Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-cake.md)