# Monster Cakes Artist Christine McConnell Creates Terrifying Desserts Dressed as a 50s Housewife By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-cake References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/confectionery-baking-art-christine-mcconnell/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/christinehmcconnell) Halloween will be much more terrifying this year if people decide to recreate some of these monster cakes. Terrifying, to say the very least, what makes these recipes even more eerie is that they are baked by what appears to be a retro 50s American housewife. The contrast between the ladylike baker and her monster cakes is surreal. Created by Christine McConnell, a multi-talented artist based in Los Angeles, California, the monster cakes range from realistic white snakes, tentacled mythological creatures and even some scary cult confections. Populating an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cake-milk-punch) account with her monster cakes and more, she has gained over 100,000 followers. For more inspiration, especially as [Halloween draws ever closer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-bakery), people should consider becoming her latest fan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Terrifying Desserts:** Opportunity for creating unconventional and visually striking desserts that evoke fear and shock. - **50s Housewife Aesthetic:** Innovation possibilities in blending retro aesthetics with modern concepts to create intriguing juxtapositions. - **Instagram Food Influencers:** Disruption potential in leveraging social media platforms to showcase unique and imaginative culinary creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for bakeries and restaurants to offer unconventional desserts to cater to the demand for experiential and visually striking food experiences. - **Art and Design:** Innovation potential in merging art, baking, and design to create visually stunning and conceptually thought-provoking desserts. - **Social Media Marketing:** Potential for agencies and brands to collaborate with influential food artists for visually appealing and shareable content on platforms like Instagram. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-les-jours.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Horror Movie-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-night-of-the-skremes.md) - [Monster-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-okashina-okashina-halloween.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md)