# Organized Baking Vessels 'Cake in a Bowl' Helps You Make Confections All in One Place By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-in-a-bowl References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/cake-in-a-bowl/) & [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/) When it comes to baking it's not unusual to have five different bowls whipped out, but thanks to Guy Benadon's 'Cake in a Bowl,' things are going to get less messy. The idea for 'Cake in a Bowl' came about when Benadon wanted to create a product that makes the [process of baking easier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bakeware) for his brother, who has kidney disease. As a result, he created several bowls that will allow the baker to do everything in one place. What's interesting is that each design was made specifically for a type of confection such as a sponge cake or a chocolate cake. The bowls feature ridges on the body that actually function as a [measurer for the amount of ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms) required for the recipe. 'Cake in a Bowl' will offer a cleaner kitchen and an easier option in baking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% ## 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 - **One-bowl Baking:** Innovative designs like 'Cake in a Bowl' are disrupting traditional baking methods by allowing the process to take place in a single bowl. - **Specialized Baking Tools:** Baking enthusiasts are looking for tools that cater to specific types of confections, presenting an opportunity for companies to create specialized baking vessels similar to 'Cake in a Bowl.' - **Multifunctional Products:** Consumers are seeking out products that can perform multiple functions, indicating a need for kitchen tools like 'Cake in a Bowl,' which can simplify the baking process while reducing the number of kitchen utensils required. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Manufacturers of innovative cooking and baking tools that can simplify the kitchen experience, like 'Cake in a Bowl,' are disrupting the kitchenware industry. - **Online Recipe Sharing:** Tools such as 'Cake in a Bowl' that provide niche solutions to specific baking challenges could be highly sought after for recipe sharing websites and blogs catering to baking enthusiasts. - **Healthcare:** 'Cake in a Bowl's' founder developed the product for his brother who has kidney disease, highlighting an opportunity for healthcare providers to promote baking and cooking products that cater to special health conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive DIY Baking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-tools-set.md) - [All-in-One Countertop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-workstation.md) - [Cookie Dough Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-baking-kit.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Cupcake Batters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunnie-cakes.md) - [Customizable Mug Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugsy-mug-cake-mix.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md)