# Frosted Fish Cakes Swimingly Brilliant Fish-Inspired Birthday Cakes By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-free-fish-cakes-sea-mingly-brilliant-fish-birthday-cakes References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/fish-cakes-no-fish-harmed/) I found these seriously cool fish cupcakes, which sent me on a fishing trip for some more. It went well at first, with some really beautiful examples by talented bakers. It then descended into a total debacle, but even the oh-so-homemade cakes have a kind of fishy charm about them--especially the sharks, which are quite cute. And gosh, if you were a child, imagine how excited you would be about them! **Implications** - Consumers enjoy products with novel design elements because it satiates their desire for exclusive items. As such, corporations that are will to produce one-of-a-kind goods are likely to garner the business of consumers more so than companies that produce items for the masses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fish-inspired Birthday Cakes:** Opportunity for bakeries and catering companies to offer unique and creative dessert options that impress customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Novel Design Elements:** Product designers can explore unique design elements to add to their products, providing consumers with exclusive and personalized options that satisfy their demand for uniqueness. - **Homemade Charm:** Opportunity for small-scale bakers to capitalize on the trend, offering personal, handmade twists on popular and highly visually-appealing cakes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Catering:** Companies in these industries with a focus on unique and customizable desserts can leverage the trend to attract and retain customers. - **Product Design:** Design firms and product manufacturers can utilize unique design elements to differentiate their products and attract consumers who value exclusivity and personalization. - **Home-based Baking Business:** Individuals with homemade baking skills can leverage the trend to start a small-scale business focused on unique and visually-appealing desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Fish-Shaped Shortcake Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-sea-minis.md) - [Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycats-fish-chips.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-cupcake.md) - [Cartoon Character Themed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shark-cake-collection.md) - [Crispy Flavorful Fish Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-captains-discoveries.md) - [Seasonal Summer Donut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut.md) - [Fish Lover Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md)