# Fantasy Wonderland Desserts These Fairy Tale Cakes are Creative and Yummy By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tale-cakes References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/sugar-rush/dessert-time-little-red-riding-hood-is-delicious/) & [food2](http://www.food2.com/pictures/Fairy-Tales-in-Chocolate) These [chocolate fairy tale cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-and-disney) are guaranteed to make dessert-lovers smile. Made by Tara Glick and her pastry class, these cakes are creative in design and very detailed. Some [fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-wicked) that you might recognize from the gallery are 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Ugly Ducking,' 'Three Little Pigs,' and even 'Little Red Riding Hood' sleeping in bed with the wolf. These fairy tale cakes are perfect for any birthday party. **Implications** - They would also make delectable desserts for formal or professional events. These cakes may not live happily ever after as you won't be able to resist biting into them, but they're definitely terrific treats. Check out the rest of Tara Glick's delicious desserts and get inspired in the kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Fanciful Dessert Designs:** Innovative and detailed dessert designs are becoming more popular as people want to make their events more memorable and unique. - **Storybook-inspired Cakes:** Cakes based on fairy tales, children's books, and classic literature are becoming more popular among both consumers and professional bakers. - **Customized Baked Goods:** As consumers look for more personalized experiences, custom cakes and baked goods are becoming increasingly popular and profitable for bakeries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can attract more customers and increase profits by offering customized and innovative dessert designs like the fairy tale cakes created by Tara Glick. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can add a unique touch to their clients' events by incorporating storybook-inspired cakes and desserts, offering a memorable experience for guests. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can set themselves apart from their competition by offering innovative custom dessert designs, tempting customers to indulge in a one-of-a-kind sweet treat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Artful Christmas Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-wonderland.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Wish-Inspired Bake-Off Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakeawish-challenge.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Imaginative Easter Bakery Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiona-cairns-easter-collection.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md) - [Magic-Inspired Cook Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-bake-create-and-decorate.md)