# Edible Elephant Pops These Festive Cake Pops are Shaped Like Whimsical Circus Animals By M | Published 2016-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circus-animal References: [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/elephant-cake-pop-valentines/) Food blogger Bakerella showcases how versatile cake sponge is in her latest recipe that instructs consumers how to transform the dough into [edible circus animal pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss) that are shaped like whimsical blue elephants. The cake pops go beyond the traditional rounded shape turning the edible dessert into a three dimensional elephant that is ideal for birthday parties and celebratory occasions. The [elephant cake pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-cake-pop) are simple enough to make once the body of the animal is properly achieved. The cake pop is made using a rounded roll of cake dough topped with two candy wafers melted and adhered onto either side to form the ears. Then a peanut is attached using icing to replicate the trunk before dipping the entire pop in melted blue chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Animal Cake Pops:** Innovative edible animal-shaped cake pops, beyond traditional shapes for celebratory events. - **Three-dimensional Desserts:** The rise of 3D desserts, allowing for creative, visually appealing culinary experiences. - **DIY Celebration Treats:** Consumer interest in creating unique celebration treats at home, driving creativity and experimentation. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Opportunities for bakeries to offer customized and creative edible animal cake pops for their customers' special events. - **Event Planning:** Innovative edible animal cake pops can be incorporated into event planning services as unique, visually appealing treats for guests. - **DIY Baking and Entertainment:** Opportunity for home-based baking, party planning, and entertainment businesses to offer DIY kits and classes for creating edible animal cake pops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Cake-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-flavored-popcorn.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-celebration-cake-bites.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Festive Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-cake-pop-popcorn.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Festive Candied Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop-and-candy-pop.md) - [Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caterpillar-cakes.md)