# Cake-Pie Hybrids The Flying Monkey 'Pumpple' Crams Just About Everything into One Dessert By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-monkey-pumpple References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/30/pumpple-the-turducken-of-cakes/) & [today.msnbc.msn](http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39831216/ns/today-foodwine) Thankfully, it's almost the holiday season; for some, that might just mean justifying a slab of the Flying Monkey 'Pumpple' cake. Actually, the word 'cake' does not do this dessert justice. Here's why: The Flying Monkey 'Pumpple' is comprised of both a [pumpkin pie and an apple pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-pork-pie), between which lies [chocolate and vanilla cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-friendsgiving-cakes) (note the plural). The whole thing is covered in [buttercream icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banoffee-pie-cheesecake). One slice of this 15-lb. dessert is 1,800 calories. At least your jaw will drop far enough down to fit the foot-tall slice into it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cake-pie Hybrids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring innovative combinations of different desserts to create unique and indulgent treats. - **Gourmet Dessert Mashups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional dessert combinations to create new and exciting flavor experiences for customers. - **Indulgent Party Cakes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing extravagant cakes that push the boundaries of traditional desserts and become the centerpiece of celebrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new dessert concepts and recipes that attract customers seeking adventurous and indulgent treats. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and extravagant dessert options to cater to customers looking for memorable and Instagram-worthy experiences at events. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating and marketing premium and one-of-a-kind dessert products that appeal to consumers looking for extraordinary taste sensations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-creme-pie.md) - [Two-Tier Pumpkin Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-cake.md) - [Mini Cake Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-butter-cake-flight.md) - [Autumnal Peanut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-pies.md) - [Fudge-Stuffed Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crust-pizzert.md) - [Bite-Sized Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie.md) - [Matzo-Crusted Passover Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passcaken.md) - [Hybrid Brownie-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-pie.md) - [Hybrid Holiday Dessert Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-dough-pie-cookies.md)