# Whimsical Dessert Boutiques Sydney's MADE Dessert Bar Specializes in Artisanal Snacks and Cakes By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-boutique References: [buro247.au](http://www.buro247.com.au/culture-lifestyle/food-and-drink/sydney-s-new-dessert-boutique-is-everything-you-ve.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/made_syd/) Sydney's MADE dessert boutique is known for its hybrid cake creations that blend a rich butter base with a [topping of tasty macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops). Some other toppings offered by the dessert brand include ganache and caramel sauces along with solid chocolate pieces that are offered in white, milk and dark flavor varieties. These [artisanal desserts are decadent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights) and aesthetically striking, standing out from competing cakes and satisfying one's sweet tooth. Founded by bakers Carlos Heng, Dan Pigott and Jen Lo -- cafe owners and major players in Sydney's baking scene -- MADE dessert boutique makes the act of indulging in sweets an event to remember. In addition to its range of artisanal cakes, the boutique is also home to other take-home snacks including [robot-shaped chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu) and macarons that feature a lining of rainbow sprinkles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisanal Desserts:** The trend towards artisanal desserts creates an opportunity for innovative dessert boutiques like MADE to offer unique and visually striking sweet treats. - **Hybrid Cakes:** The demand for novel and innovative dessert offerings featuring new and exciting combinations creates an opportunity for bakeries like MADE to experiment with fusing different types of desserts, such as cake and macarons. - **Creative Packaging:** The increasing importance placed on the visual appeal of food creates an opportunity for dessert boutiques like MADE to develop unique and creative packaging that enhances the overall customer experience and adds value to their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Pastry:** The bakery and pastry industry has the opportunity to embrace the artisanal dessert trend by offering unique and visually appealing sweet treats to attract customers and satisfy their sweet tooth. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry has the opportunity to innovate and experiment with new and exciting dessert offerings, such as robot-shaped chocolates and macarons featuring rainbow sprinkles, to create a memorable and fun experience for customers. - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can explore creative and unique packaging solutions for dessert boutiques like MADE to enhance the overall customer experience and add value to their products by making them stand out on store shelves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [High-End Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruelo-patisserie.md) - [Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavours-of-love.md) - [Uniquely Decadent Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fix-dessert-chocolatier.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Perfume Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulangerie.md)