# Deceptive Secret Recipe Cakes This KFC Cake by Branka Njegich Looks Savory But Tastes Sweet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-cake References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/nerd-cakes/kfc-cake/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/brankanjegich/) Those who simply love the [Colonel's secret recipe chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-tenders) are sure to be very excited with the [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-degustation) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-karaage-senyo-cola) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **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 ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Dining QSR Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-degustation.md) - [Fried Chicken-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-of-chicken-candle.md) - [Caramel-Covered Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-fried-chicken.md) - [Sweet-And-Savoury QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles.md) - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese.md) - [AI-Generated Recipe Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-vs-ai.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Unique Sensorial QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-singapore.md) - [Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-flavor.md)