# Terrifying Anatomical Desserts This Red Velvet Brain Cake Takes Halloween Baking to New Extremes By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-baking References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/how-to-make-a-deep-red-velvet-walking-dead-brain-cake-with-fondant-brain-tissue-and-raspberry-jam-blood/) & [howtocakeit](http://howtocakeit.com/blogs/cakes/46754689-deep-red-velvet-brain-cake-with-fondant-brain-tissue-and-raspberry-jam-blood) This is the time of year when [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermoist) and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermelt-blush-cake) are flooded with examples of ambitious Halloween baking. Makers everywhere head to their kitchens to create candy-stuffed creations in the shapes of pumpkins, witches, crescent moons and black cats. This Halloween baking tutorial, however, strays away from the typical cutesy cookies and pretzel spiders. This How to Cake It Halloween baking tutorial shows DIY dessert enthusiasts how to create a terrifyingly realistic Deep Red Velvet Brain Cake. As if that wasn't scary enough, it adds Fondant Brain Tissue and Raspberry Blood Jam on top for extra effect. The tutorial and recipe were inspired by the Walking Dead, and How to Cake It chef Yolanda Gampp even dresses up as a zombie for the Halloween baking video tutorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Halloween Baking:** Opportunity for creating terrifying and realistic desserts for the Halloween season. - **Candy-stuffed Creations:** Innovative ways to incorporate candy into baked goods for added excitement. - **DIY Dessert Enthusiasts:** Growing trend of people creating their own desserts at home. ### Where This Applies - **Baking Industry:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer unique and spooky desserts during the Halloween season. - **Food Photography:** Demand for visually striking and Instagrammable desserts increases, providing opportunities for food photographers to showcase their skills. - **Costume and Cosplay Industry:** Opportunity for costume and cosplay shops to offer zombie-themed baking tutorials and supplies during Halloween. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Halloween-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweekend-cookies.md) - [Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-bakery.md) - [Ghoulishly Finished Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cream-cold-brew.md)