# Functional Fake Desserts Cake Towels By Cowbag | Published 2008-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cakes-as-towels-more-strange-cake-reproductions References: [kilian-nakamura](http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/lifestyle-c-22.html) I present to you what is known as The [Towel Cake Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies) from Le Patissier. It is basically a [set of towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allkinds-froyo-collection) which are designed to look like cakes and that transform in water. The fruit also turns into a magnet you can put on your fridge. It really pains me to post this as in my mind these are beyond nasty BUT, I suppose they are one of those things you either love or hate. I hate to clarify that for you first off. So why did I post this article if I hate it? Well, I think these designs are naff, but I think the concept would work really well if they were made by someone who could think outside the obvious cake box. Below are some more [fake cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Faux Food:** Exploring the trend of using non-edible items that look like food for functional purposes. - **Transformative Design:** Creating products that change form or function when exposed to certain elements or conditions. - **Novelty Home Decor:** Incorporating playful and unexpected design elements into household items or decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Opportunities for home goods companies to develop a line of fun and functional decor items that are inspired by food. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies could incorporate these items as part of their decor or giveaways for food-themed events. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands could use these items as part of their marketing campaigns to promote food-related products or services in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Bread-Themed Wrapping Paper Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakermee.md) - [Aquatic Plant-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilypad-cake-stand.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md)