# Honeycomb Dessert Trays This Honeycomb Cake Pan Creates Unique Baked Goods By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeycomb-cake-pan References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/460631925850113107/Nordic-Ware-Honeycomb-Cake-Pan) & [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/honeycomb-cake-pan/) If you’re looking to impress friends and family with an unconventional cake recipe this holiday, you’re sure to succeed with this honeycomb cake pan from [Williams-Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dormify). The dessert tray looks to the [honeybee for its design inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-palm-jumeirah) and is created by the folks at [Nordic Ware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-thonet). This fun honeycomb cake pan allows you to create a sculptural and unconventional baked dessert. Once baked, your cake or sweet bread can be separated into mini honeycomb sections that are easily removed thanks to the pan’s smooth and non-stick surface. Whether appealing to dessert lovers or math enthusiasts, you’re sure to impress guests with a honeycomb cake that blends complex geometry with a sweet dessert taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Dessert Recipes:** Creating unique and sculptural desserts using unconventional baking pans. - **Honeybee-inspired Designs:** Designing products and accessories with honeycomb patterns and motifs. - **Math-inspired Culinary Creations:** Blending complex geometry and precision measurements in desserts and baked goods. ### Where This Applies - **Bakeware Manufacturing:** Developing innovative baking pans and trays for unique dessert creations. - **Home Kitchen Appliances:** Creating specialized appliances for baking intricate and unconventional desserts. - **Culinary Education and Entertainment:** Offering courses and experiences that teach unconventional dessert making techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Wreath-Shaped Cast-Iron Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-wreath-pan.md) - [Chocolate-covered Honeycomb Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-covered-honeycomb-candy.md) - [Cake-Inspired Truffle Bar Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mamas-truffle-bars.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md)