# Animal Skull Wedding Cakes This Death by Chocolate Cake is Deliciously Gruesome By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-by-chocolate-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/03/22/Animal-Skull-Wedding-Cake/) & [evilcakehead](http://evilcakehead.com/2013/03/21/the-ultimate-skull-wedding-cake/) Sixteen carrion crows, 12 domestic kittens, four barn owls and three Vervet monkeys are featured in this Death by Chocolate Cake creation made by Annabel de Vetten of Conjurer's Kitchen. Three towering tiers separated by gruesome [animal skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo) make this dessert an over-the-top [wedding cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-6) that will definitely be making a lasting impression on the guests. Taking a literal interpretation of the phrase "till death do us part," this morbid delicacy is so real-looking, people will be hesitant to bite into the solid chocolate craniums or the leathery textured fondant, until they see how truly scrumptious this dessert is. A beautiful off-white that is cleverly wedding-appropriate, this Death by Chocolate Cake took over 100 hours to complete and is luxuriously extravagant while being bizarre and eclectic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic-inspired Wedding Cakes:** Opportunity to cater to couples seeking unconventional and visually striking wedding cakes for their special day. - **Hyper-realistic Food Designs:** Potential for innovative desserts that mimic real objects, blurring the lines between art and food. - **Edible Art Experiences:** Opportunity to offer immersive and memorable dining experiences through visually stunning and unexpected dessert creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery and Confectionery:** New directions for bakery and confectionery companies to explore artistic and innovative dessert designs. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Chance to cater to clients looking for unconventional and unforgettable dessert options for weddings and other events. - **Food Retail and Hospitality:** Potential for restaurants and hotels to create unique dining experiences by featuring visually striking and creatively designed desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Caramelized Organ Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs.md) - [Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake.md)