# Creased Cakes The Sweetapolita Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake is Poised & Pink By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-ruffled-celebration-cake References: [sweetapolita](http://sweetapolita.com/2010/11/rich-ruffled-chocolate-celebration-cake/) & [sweetapolita](http://sweetapolita.com/) If you've been searching for some new [cake decorating tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake), this Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake by Sweetapolita might just do the trick. Its basic pastel pink color scheme gives the cake an aura of simplicity, but don't let this fool you: this cake is likely to be far from simple. The ruffled design is what makes this 'Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake' so mouthwatering -- it almost looks too good to eat! This rich cake is made from delicious dark chocolate and frosted with [Swiss meringue buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttercream-haze). The photo of the cake slice is a personal favorite, as the pale pink fosting is a striking contrast to the dark brown cake interior. For those bakers eager to try this gorgeous cake, you can check out the recipe on the ever-so-sweet food blog Sweetapolita. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Creative Cake Decorating:** There is a growing trend in experimenting with new cake decoration techniques to enhance the design and presentation of cakes. - **Rich-flavored Cakes:** Increasingly rich flavored cakes such as the dark chocolate cake by Sweetapolita are becoming popular as they offer unique flavors for cake lovers to enjoy. - **Pastel-colored Cakes:** There is a trend emerging for pastel-colored cakes such as the Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake by Sweetapolita. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baking Industry:** Bakeries can explore innovative cake decorations and offer unique cake flavors for customers to enjoy. - **Food Blogging Industry:** Food bloggers can experiment with new cake decorating techniques and create unique cake recipes to engage their readers. - **Food Photography Industry:** There is an opportunity for food photographers to showcase their creativity by capturing the beauty and design of unique cakes such as the Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake by Sweetapolita. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepe-cake1.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Sprinkle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix.md) - [Blush-Inspired Cake Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermelt-blush-cake.md) - [Clean Label Cake-Flavors Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christie-cookie-co-celebration-cookie.md) - [Limited-Edition Pink-Hued Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-velvet-cake.md) - [Elevated Butter Cake Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cake.md) - [Two-Layered Funfetti Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-confetti-cake.md) - [Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-cake.md)