# Multi-Colored Birthday Cakes The Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake Hides the Age Inside By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-tiedye-surprise-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/06/18/Rainbow-Tie-Dye-Surprise-Cake/) & [tablespoon](http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/rainbow-tie-dye-surprise-cake/15086094-ad54-4d4f-82b3-68bffd7a0c9a/) Instead of displaying a person's new age on the outside of the cake, the Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake does it on the inside. Absolutely revolutionary, it is a rather complex recipe that will nevertheless garner an expression that will be memorable and priceless. Other than a car on one's 16th birthday, it is the ultimate surprise. Conceived and baked by Beth Jackson Klosterboer of Hungry Happenings, the Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake may be great for kids, but adults will enjoy it as well. Created to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Tablespoon, it is essentially a cake within a cake. First a multi-colored cake is made and cut into the number five. Then it is surrounded by more batter and covered with tie-dyed fondant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hidden Message Cakes:** Creating cakes with hidden messages inside that surprise the recipient. - **Interactive Desserts:** Baking desserts that have an interactive element to add to the experience. - **Multi-component Desserts:** Incorporating multiple components into desserts to create unique and complex flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery and Pastry:** Incorporating new dessert trends into bakery and pastry products to stand out and attract customers. - **Event Planning:** Creating custom desserts for special events in order to leave an impression on the guests. - **Food Blogging:** Sharing unique and innovative dessert recipes on food blogs for other foodies to try. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromatic-celebration-cake-baking-mix.md) - [Sprinkle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix.md) - [Rainbow Sprinkle-Studded Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-crazy-cake.md) - [Giftable Cake Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle.md) - [Two-Layered Funfetti Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-confetti-cake.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Celebratory Birthday Cake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90th-birthday-celebration.md) - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md)