# Luxe Gilded Donuts The Golden Cristal Ube Donut Creation Has a Price Tag of $100 By M | Published 2016-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-creation References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/this-100-gold-donut-is-fancy/) & [manilasocialclub](http://www.manilasocialclub.com/) The [Golden Cristal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-as-gold-theme) Ube Donut is one of the most luxurious donut creations on the market, complete with an opulent [24-karate gold leaf decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-chocolate-fondue). The dessert is designed exclusively for the Manilla Social Club, an upscale Brooklyn-based dessert club. The dessert comes with a steep price tag of $100 a donut, making it a rich experience to enjoy. Donuts are typically dollar desserts filled with simple creams and icing toppings at local coffee shops. The [Golden Cirstal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-dough-foods) Ube Donut flips this notion entirely by transitioning the fried pastry into a status of luxe and opulence with a golden 24-karate icing and leaf design. The dessert is simple in design, but extravagant in ingredients making it a meal that is most likely shared amongst several foodies for status purposes more so than for filling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Luxury Desserts:** Creating high-end dessert experiences with premium ingredients and elaborate designs. - **Status Symbol Food:** Transforming common foods into extravagant creations to showcase wealth and exclusivity. - **Experiential Dining:** Offering immersive and luxurious dining experiences that go beyond the traditional meal. ### Where This Applies - **Gourmet Bakery:** Pioneering the trend of creating upscale pastries and donuts using premium ingredients and exquisite decorations. - **Luxury Food and Beverage:** Meeting the demand for high-end culinary experiences by offering exclusive and indulgent food and drink options. - **Hospitality and Events:** Providing luxurious and unique dining experiences for high-end clientele at upscale venues and social clubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Tasty Coronation-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-coronation-doughnuts.md) - [$1,000 Lobster Roll Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-kit.md) - [Nutty Viral Chocolate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-donut.md) - [Gilded Gold Leaf Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-super-combo-pizza.md) - [Spicy Glazed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-dough-foods.md) - [Gourmet Donut Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cops-donuts-x-alder.md) - [Hawaiian Donut Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holey-grail-donuts.md)