# Crazy Cake Creations WAD Magazine Shows Off Burger-Shaped 'Meal Cake' By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-cake-creations-wad-magazine-shows-off-the-meal-cake References: [blog.thefuthamuckas](http://blog.thefuthamuckas.com/?p=425) I've never been blown away by [cake creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic), but these cakes certainly have me in amazement. From the burger 'Meal Cake,' to the converse sneaker cake, these baked goods are just phenomenal. Featured in WAD, a fashion and lifestyle magazine, these cakes were used in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. Imagine if you had gotten one of these [burger cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-cake) for your birthday when you were younger! **Implications** - The combination of [sweet and savory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1) has proven to be essential in the eyes of many cooking masters. As a result, many consumers can appreciate food products that blend opposing flavors in order to create who satisfy multiple cravings either visually or literally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sweet and Savory Fusion:** Opportunity to create innovative food products that combine sweet and savory flavors, satisfying multiple cravings visually or literally. - **Food as Art:** Opportunity to create visually stunning and creative cake designs that push the boundaries of traditional baking. - **Celebration Cakes:** Opportunity to create unique and extravagant cakes for special occasions and milestones, providing memorable and personalized experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to explore and develop new flavor combinations that cater to the demand for sweet and savory fusion products. - **Bakery and Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer artistic and visually appealing cake designs that stand out and attract customers looking for unique celebration cakes. - **Event Planning and Hospitality:** Opportunity for event planners and hospitality businesses to offer bespoke cake designs and experiences for special occasions, enhancing the overall event experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-burger.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Cake-Themed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-thailands-birthday-ad.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Cheeky Baking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermoist.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md)