# Thoughtful Resignation Cakes Chris Holmes a.k.a Mr. Cake Deliciously Resigns from UK Border Force By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/04/16/Resignation-Cake/) & [mrcake](http://www.mrcake.co.uk/) A person looking to resign from a company on amicable terms may want to take some cues from Mr. Cake (Chris Holmes). He decided to write his inspirational [resignation letter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastworkingday) in black icing on top of a simple white rectangular cake. Not only does this soften the blow, but it also inadvertently advertises the reason for Mr. Cake's departure. He has decided to pursue his passion for [baking cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic). A former immigration officer for the UK Border Force, Mr. Cake decided to treat his boss and co-workers to a [spiced carrot cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices) with pecans, sultanas and coconut. It was topped off with orange icing. Of course, they could do nothing but wish him the best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Resignation Gestures:** Opportunities for companies and individuals to turn a resignation into a positive branding moment through creative and thoughtful gestures. - **Passion Pursuits as Career Changes:** An emerging trend of individuals leaving traditional jobs to pursue their passions - creating opportunities for innovative businesses that can support and enable such career changes. - **Bespoke Cakes for Special Occasions:** An increasing preference for bespoke and personalized cakes for various occasions including resignations and job transitions, opening avenues for businesses specializing in creative cake designs and customization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** Innovative HR practices focused on employee retention, talent acquisition, and positive branding through exit processes. - **Food and Beverage:** A new market for bespoke cake designers and customization services catering to special events and special occasions. - **Online Platforms:** Opportunities for online platforms that enable and support individuals to pursue their passions and monetize their skills through business ventures - such as baking and cake design - for a career change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Job Resignation AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resignationletterio.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Adorable Cake-Themed Personality Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-cake-r-u.md) - [Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-cake.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Decadent Chocolate Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mr-kipling-cakes.md) - [Thoughtful Red Velvet Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-with-joy-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Playful Biscuit-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-rings-celebration-cake.md)