# Deceptive Pizza Cakes This Tasty Cake is Inspired by Classic Comfort Food By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-comfort-food References: [alanajonesmann](http://alanajonesmann.com/2015/08/pizza-cake-update/) The Alana Jones-Mann blog put together a recipe for an unusual cake that is inspired by a classic comfort food. While pizza is traditionally thought of as a savory dish, this recipe puts a new spin on the conventional pizza pie. Upon first glance, the dish appears to be a pizza with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and black olives. In reality, this [deceptive dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-pizzert) is in fact a [delicious cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake). The realistic-looking toppings are made using different types of candy such as red Starbursts, green apple licorice and Tootsie Rolls. The clever use of sweet ingredients creates the illusion of a realistic pizza pie. Although the recipe draws inspiration from classic comfort food, this delicious creation tastes nothing like the average pizza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Deceptive Dessert:** Creating desserts that look like savory foods can create a unique and surprising experience for customers at restaurants and events. - **Candy-based Toppings:** Experimenting with candy to create realistic-looking toppings on desserts can open new flavor combinations and possibilities. - **Sweet Illusion:** Designing desserts that resemble non-sweet foods can create a fun and entertaining experience for consumers, particularly when it comes to social media. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new ways to present desserts by creating dishes that challenge traditional expectations. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can offer unique and unexpected dessert options for their clients that add an element of surprise to the dining experience. - **Social Media:** Social media influencers and brands can capitalize on the visual appeal of deceptive desserts to create viral content that engages and entertains followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Fudge-Stuffed Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crust-pizzert.md) - [Chocolate-Stuffed Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-pizzert.md) - [Sweet Nutella-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-pizza1.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Ice Cream Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-fondue-pizza.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Savory Cookie Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-oreo-pizza.md) - [Mini Tiramisu Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-no-name-cake.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md)