# Cartoon Villain Cakes This Despicable Me Cake Depicts Adorable Minions at Their Tastiest By | Published 2013-06-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/despicable-me-cake References: [buzzpatrol](http://www.buzzpatrol.com/despicable-me-cakes/) & [izahskitchen.blogspot](http://izahskitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/09/despicable-me-birthday-cake.html) This cute and tasty Despicable Me cake is perfect for kids and adults alike. The cake consists of a giant minion peering down at a [cupcake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake) and licking his cartoon lips. Made up of beautifully moulded fondant icing and an expertly sculptured cake body, this minion masterpiece is a great addition to any [birthday party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakier-friday-key-lime-blackberry-cake), or even a Despicable Me viewing party. This particular cake was created by a thoughtful boyfriend for his girlfriend's 21st birthday, proving that you don't need to be a child to enjoy a cake shaped like your favorite [cartoon character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shark-cake-collection). With the arrival of Despicable Me 2, this cake is both tasty and topical and will definitely be the talk of every party. While eating this Despicable Me cake every guest will be in pastry heaven and will probably cry out: "It's so fluffy I could die!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cartoon Character Cakes:** Opportunity for bakeries to create cakes shaped like popular cartoon characters for both kids and adults to enjoy. - **Themed Party Cakes:** Opportunity for cake decorators to create cakes that match the theme of a party, adding excitement and novelty to the celebration. - **Fondant Cake Sculpting:** Opportunity for cake artists to showcase their skills by creating intricately sculpted cakes using fondant icing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Innovation opportunity in the bakery industry to offer customized cartoon character cakes that cater to the preferences of both children and adults. - **Event Planning:** Innovation opportunity in the event planning industry to incorporate themed party cakes as a unique and memorable element of special occasions. - **Culinary Arts:** Innovation opportunity in the culinary arts industry for cake artists to experiment with advanced cake sculpting techniques using fondant icing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-banana-slices.md) - [Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-doughnuts.md) - [Cartoon-Themed QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-indonesia.md) - [Premium Cartoon Character Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-studio.md) - [Cartoon Character-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-minions-menu.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Cartoon-Covered Bread Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brioche-pasquier-minions.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy-flavor.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md)