# Square Egg Cakes The Fried Egg Cake is a Deceptive Take on a Classic German Treat By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-egg-cake References: [sprinklebakes](http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2015/04/german-fried-egg-cake-spiegeleierkuchen.html) If you are the kind of person who wants to eat dessert at every meal including breakfast, this [fried egg cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrambled-cookies) is the ideal morning meal for you. Created by the food blog Sprinkle Bakes, the German Fried Egg Cake (also known as spiegeleierkuchen) is an adapted version that incorporates a King Arthur Flour white cake recipe. While it might not be the most authentic spiegeleierkuchen you've ever had, the dish will certainly satiate your sweet tooth. The [vanilla-pudding topped baked good](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-grey-cloud-cake) only looks like a fried egg and features a "yolk" made out of halved apricots. To make the [lemon-scented cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruelty-free-lemon-loaf-cake) even more realistic looking as a fried egg, you can add ground vanilla bean powder or poppy powder as black pepper and serve with a side of applewood bacon shortbread cookies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Deceptive Cakes:** There is a growing trend of creating deceptive and visually exciting cake designs that are taking over social media and are increasing in popularity online. - **Incorporating Fruit:** Fruit is being incorporated into a wider range of baked goods to create unique and interesting flavors and appearances like in the fried egg cake. - **Bacon-flavored Desserts:** A growing trend in dessert flavors is incorporating the smoky and savory tastes of bacon into traditionally sweet treats like applewood bacon shortbread cookies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** The bakery industry could incorporate deceptive cake designs to create unique and interesting products that appeal to customers looking for visually exciting desserts. - **Fruit Growers:** Fruit growers could work with bakeries to promote the use of fruit in baked goods as a way to create unique and interesting flavors and bring attention to their products. - **Meat Producers:** Meat producers could experiment with creating bacon-flavored products beyond traditional breakfast items to appeal to consumers looking for interesting and unique savory dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Egg Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights.md) - [Easter Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-fried-egg-choccorn.md) - [Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-egg-potato-chips.md) - [Creamy Croissant-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-croissantstyle-donuts.md) - [Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunriser-breakfast-sandwich-made-with-a-fried-egg.md) - [Pancake-Based Breakfast Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-egg-and-cheese-pancake-tacos.md) - [Easter-Ready Madeleine Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-madeleines.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Breakfast-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-eggs-shaped-sweet-gummy-candies.md)