Deceptive Secret Recipe Cakes

This KFC Cake by Branka Njegich Looks Savory But Tastes Sweet

Those who simply love the Colonel's secret recipe chicken are sure to be very excited with the KFC Cake, which was created by Branka Njegich of Australia. Deceptively ornate, the KFC Cake looks and feels like a bucket of chicken with all the fixings, but going in for a taste will instead give you a piece of delicious cake.

Describing the KFC Cake to The Daily Mail, Njegich explains that, "It’s all cake. The only things that aren’t edible is the Pepsi can obviously and the little boxes.” It's the incredible attention to detail that has had Instagrammers who spotted the delicious creation going nuts over the accuracy and fine attention to detail that this sweet treat features.

Deceptive Cakes
Opportunities for creating cakes designed to look like savory foods, presenting a unique experience for consumers
Attention to Detail Desserts
Innovative creators can offer desserts that prioritize aesthetic design, over-the-top detail, and novelty of presentation to set themselves apart from competition
Unconventional Flavor Combinations
Innovative bakers can explore unusual dessert flavor combinations to offer interesting and never-experienced-before taste profiles for customers

Who This Affects Most

Food and Beverage
New cake designs and flavors offer a fresh perspective in a highly competitive industry
Hospitality
Hotels and restaurants can offer unique desserts that are Instagram-worthy and contribute to brand recognition
Event Planning
Creative event planners can surprise guests with desserts that are unexpected, visually impressive, and conversation-starters
SCORE
2.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 32%
Freshness 8%

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