# Disguised Dessert Chips These French Fry-Shaped Cakes are a Sweet Take on Savory Snacks By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-shaped-cakes References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/crinkle-cut-french-fry-shaped-cakes-with-raspberry-ketchup/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Cake-Fries/) These delectable bites may look like your familiar greasy side dish, but they are in fact french fry-shaped cakes. The sweet twist on the savory meal requires just a few simple ingredients and tools to get the job done. If you prefer your fries with that distinctive [crinkle-cut pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-fries), you will need to find a zigzag knife to achieve those grooved edges. Can't find a crinkle cutter? Prepare your goodies with a simple classic straight cut or a chunky British wedge. The carefully cut fries are then baked in an oven until crispy, golden brown. Puree up a few berries and sugar to create the "ketchup" for your deceiving dessert. These adorable whimsical treats will delight both children and adults. If [cupcakes and cake pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-collection) aren't cutting it these days, get creative with these amusing french fry-shaped cakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternate Designs:** Creating desserts with different shapes and designs to make it more eye-catching and attractive to customers. - **Blending Sweet and Savory Flavors:** Combining flavors that would normally be considered savory with sweet to create hybrid dishes. - **Diy-style Desserts:** Encouraging people to make dessert creations from their own homes with simple ingredients and tools. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Developing unique and creative confectionery items to attract customers who are looking for something new and interesting to try. - **Catering:** Providing desserts that are different from the standard offerings by using presentation, flavors, and shapes that stand out. - **Kitchenware:** Creating special tools or utensils that will help home cooks or chefs make unique and amusing desserts like french fry-shaped cakes more easily. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kushi-katsu-tanaka.md) - [Curve-Shaped Crispy Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naf-fries.md) - [Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-burger.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md)