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# Deceiving Carnivorous Cakes
The Raw Turkey Cake is a Treat That Won't Give you Food Poisoning

By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-04 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-turkey-cake
References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/have-a-slice-of-raw-turkey-cake/) & [evilcakehead](http://evilcakehead.com/2012/12/30/raw-turkey-christmas-cake/)

Though we all know raw meat should never be eaten until cooked, the [Raw Turkey cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection) will allow to eat a delicious treat that will most certainly not give you food poisoning. This incredibly deceiving cake was created by Sarah Hardy Cake of London.

Though on the outside, it appears as if it is a fleshy uncooked turkey, ready to be put in the over, when cut open, it reveals an [orange and rum spice cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cosmo-cocktail-jelly-cake). Though it is probably a very delectable cake, there are doubts as to how many people could get over its appearance. If anything, it is a good way to keep people away from this sweet dessert, which means that it leaves you much more for yourself.

Great for fooling your friends, the Raw Turkey Cake is a deceptively delicious treat.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Deceptive Food:** Opportunity to create visually appealing and deceiving food items that surprise and delight consumers.
- **Novelty Cakes:** There is potential for creating unique and unconventional cakes that challenge traditional cake design.
- **Food Pranks:** Market demand for prank food items that add a playful element to social gatherings or events.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore innovative cake designs and concepts to attract customers seeking unique and unconventional desserts.
- **Event Planning:** Event planners could incorporate novelty cakes as a standout feature or surprise element in their celebrations.
- **Food Entertainment:** Opportunity for food-focused content creators or entertainers to develop and showcase prank food items for online platforms or TV shows.

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