# Gem Stone Encrusted Desserts Engagement Cake Coated in Real Diamonds and Gold Leaf By Bianca | Published 2009-03-27 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-engagement-cake-diamond References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/diamond-studded-chocolate-cake-for-lovers/) Holy crap! This piece of what looks like gold-enveloped rhino poop is actually a diamond-studded blob of chocolate cake. The $2,569 dessert is covered in [24-karat gold leaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold) and encrusted with 15 sparkling African diamonds. “A 21-year old businessman, Angelito Araneta Jr, got his catering company to come up with this [diamond-studded cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-chocolate-fondue) for use as a [marriage proposal gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal),” BornRich says. Delicious proposal indeed! **Implications** - People who are proposing to their significant others try to find unconventional and original methods of doing so. They desire to create a unique ending to their happily ever after story, and this fuels them to find the perfect and most memorable way of doing so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Marriage Proposals:** Opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences for couples who are looking for unconventional ways to propose. - **Luxury Desserts:** The demand for extravagant and luxurious desserts that incorporate precious materials like diamonds and gold leaf. - **Customized Engagement Gifts:** The market for personalized and custom-made gifts specifically designed for marriage proposals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Catering Services:** Innovative catering companies that offer unique dessert options for special occasions like marriage proposals. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands specializing in high-end materials like diamonds and gold leaf for desserts and other products. - **Event Planning:** Event planners who specialize in creating unique and memorable experiences for marriage proposals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precious Chocolate Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serendipity3-diamond-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Cocktail Flavor-Inspired Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontraditional-engagement-ring.md) - [Sandwich-Based Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-pound-cod-sandwich.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Carrot-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-gold-engagement-ring.md) - [Gold Leaf-Topped Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-n-famous.md) - [Engagement Ring Claw Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engagement-moment.md) - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md)