# Luxurious Fantasy Confections This Game of Thrones-Inspired Cake Costs $25,000 By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-inspired-cake References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gastronomy/most-expensive-cake-in-the-world.php) The worlds of luxury desserts and fantasy have collided with the creation of a [Game of Thrones-inspired cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-pro-game-of-thrones) that costs a whopping $25,000. The [Broadway Bakery Dubai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake) crafted a design for a decadent dessert to coincide with the newly released season of the popular [HBO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-x-pandora) series. The cake features the show's villainous star Tyrion Lannister perched on top of the 'Iron Throne,' an intricate design which is constructed entirely from sugar fondant and paste. The cake will be prepared by a team of chefs and is set to be 1.2 meters long, feeding up to 10 people. Since its original release in 2011, Game of Thrones has maintained a cult-like following, acting as inspiration for a variety of novelty services and products. Currently, a Game of Thrones pop-up bar is traveling through the United States, contributing to the larger-than-life subculture that has spawned from the show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Desserts:** Opportunities for creating high-end, fantasy-inspired desserts with premium ingredients and intricate designs. - **Novelty Services:** Creating unique, themed experiences such as pop-up bars or immersive events inspired by popular TV shows and movies. - **Cult-following Products:** Developing merchandise or limited-edition items catered to passionate fans of a specific franchise, like Game of Thrones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Exploring new and extravagant cake designs with elaborate details to cater to luxury dessert enthusiasts. - **Hospitality:** Creating themed bars and events that attract fans of popular TV shows, providing unique experiences and generating additional revenue. - **Merchandising:** Designing and selling high-quality merchandise that caters to dedicated fans of specific franchises, tapping into their passion and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Movie-Themed Cookie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuthering-heights.md) - [TV-Inspired Dessert Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgerton.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Thematic Dragon-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-inspired-timepieces.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-and-wine.md) - [Reality TV-Themed Treat Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-fantasy-sweet-bundle.md)