# Edible Droid Confections This R2-D2 Birthday Cake Can Only Be Cut with a Lightsaber By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-birthday-cake References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/08/23/r2-d2-cake/) & [lolamay](http://www.lolamay.co.uk/star-wars-r2d2-cake/) Words can't even begin to describe how deliciously geeky this R2-D2 birthday cake is. This droid-inspired treat was created by the [Lola May Cake Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-and-disney) Located in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. According to the Lola May Cake Company, the R2-D2 birthday cake can feed between 30 and 40 people. The fact that it can feed an entire party and then some is great considering its $397 price tag. In addition to the R2-D2 cake, the shop has also baked Super Mario and [Hello Kitty cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup). Being a geek is more socially acceptable now than ever before, and cakes are becoming more complex now than at any other point in time. Given this fad, it would appear that a new age of creative and nerdy cakes is upon us. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Geeky Cakes:** The rise of geeky cakes indicates an opportunity for bakeries to specialize in creating custom cakes for niche markets. - **Complex Confections:** The increasing complexity of cakes opens doors for disruptive technology such as 3D printing and edible printing. - **Creative Desserts:** The trend towards creative desserts presents an opportunity for chefs to experiment with flavor combinations and unconventional ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend towards creative and geeky cakes by offering custom designs and niche flavors specifically targeted towards geeks and gamers. - **Printing:** As cakes become more complex, there is an opportunity for disruptive technology such as 3D printing and edible ink printing to be utilized for cake decoration and customization. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and cafes can incorporate creative and complex desserts into their menus to differentiate themselves and attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Low-Cost Candy Bar Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-caramel-cake.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Playful Biscuit-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-rings-celebration-cake.md)