# Super-Sized French Pastries The Macaron Cake Impresses with its Size and Delicate Construction By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-cake References: [sprinklebakes](http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2012/06/harmonie-macaron-cake-from-laduree.html) Anyone who has experienced the irresistible charms of a delicate [french macaron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-macaron) will be ecstatic at the sight of this divine Macaron Cake. Crafted by the baking blogger Heather Baird, from the earth-shatteringly gorgeous blog 'Sprinkle Bakes,' this colossal french pastry is like some wonderful dream. Baird adapted the recipe from the celebrated dessert book 'Ladurée Sucré,' and the results are enough to make foodies everywhere giddy. This Macaron Cake is a marvel of baking science. Crafting a macaron shell, let alone a 10-inch one, is difficult to say the least. But Baird pulls this feat of sugar engineering off without a hitch and adds [raspberries, strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company) and perfectly piped turrets of freshly whipped cream to the party. A beautiful and delicate construction, this Macaron Cake is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. The perfect sweet ending to a [ladies' tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-grey-cloud-cake) or wedding shower, this intriguing treat will have your guests swooning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Giant French Pastries:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a line of supersized French pastries that are not only visually stunning but also delicious, targeting events and special occasions. - **Macaron Cakes:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a range of macaron cakes in various flavors and designs, offering a unique twist on traditional French pastries for dessert lovers. - **Innovative Baking Techniques:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore and experiment with new baking techniques and ingredients to create innovative desserts that push the boundaries of traditional pastry making. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Establish a bakery specializing in large-sized French pastries, attracting customers looking for unique and visually impressive desserts for their special events. - **Catering:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Offer macaron cakes as a premium dessert option for catering services, catering to clients who want a standout sweet treat for their events. - **Dessert Food Trucks:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce macaron cakes as a signature item on dessert food trucks, providing customers with a portable and indulgent dessert experience on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-macaron-ice-cream.md) - [Layered Crepes Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crpes-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepe-cake1.md) - [Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-strawberry-raspberry-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Collaboration Japanese Strawberry Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-m-oishii-omakase-berry-mille-crpes-cake.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Collaborative Spirit-Infused Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macarons-cocktail.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md)