# DIY Tree Cakes Seasonal Baking Ideas For Festive Fun By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tree-cakes-seasonal-cake-making References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) As Christmas is just around the corner, it is time to put your apron on, dig out your favorite [Christmas cake recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cakes) and step into the kitchen. This is a brilliant way to spend some quality time with your children, cousins, nephews or grandchildren. And why not get creative and make trees? These are some of the funniest yet cutest [cake trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-holiday-trees) I have ever seen. The first one is really quite beautiful whereas some of the other trees are what you could consider winners in the over-the-top category. Nonetheless, it’s a [fun DIY activity with the kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-for-santa-cookie-kit) over the holiday. Sources: [Coolest birthday cakes](http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/christmas-cakes.html)| [TiersofJoycakes](http://www.tiersofjoycakes.net/Celebration.htm) | [vision-art](http://www.visionart-uk.com/sculptural_cakes.html) | [flicker](http://flickr.com/photos/hsolomon/197451538/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 11% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Baking:** Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY baking kits and supplies for festive-themed cakes. - **Creative Cake Design:** Potential for businesses to provide innovative cake design services and tools for creating unique and visually appealing cakes. - **Family Bonding:** Opportunity for businesses to offer interactive baking experiences and workshops for families to connect and have fun together. ### Where This Applies - **Baking Supplies:** Companies in the baking supplies industry can capitalize on the trend by providing a wide range of festive-themed baking kits, tools, and ingredients to support DIY baking. - **Cake Decorating:** Cake decorating businesses can explore new creative techniques and designs to cater to the growing demand for unique and visually stunning cakes. - **Family Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create family-oriented baking activities and workshops to promote bonding and interactive experiences for families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas Tree Pancake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-pancake-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Enjoy Holiday Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finsbury-christmas-cakes.md) - [Artful Christmas Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-wonderland.md) - [Decorative Caramel-Filled Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree.md) - [Convenient Christmasy Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-holiday-desserts.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Christmas-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatherson-bakery-1.md) - [Festive Christmas Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-wishes-collection.md)