# Dead Bird Baking The Roadkill Cake Looks Surprisingly Tasty By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadkill-cake References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/roadkill-cake-yummy/) & [lily-vanilli.blogspot](http://lily-vanilli.blogspot.com/2010/03/roadkill-cake.html) Created to look like a dead pigeon, the Roadkill Cake is deliciously realistic looking. Made out of [red velvet cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-with-joy-cake), cream cheese icing, coconut with cherry sauce, and [walnuts for eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-bert). Can I have a slice, please? If you are new to my writing, allow me to fill you in on a bit about myself. I like weird religious stuff, tattoos, and creepy things that no one should really like. So I really like this Roadkill Cake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Hyper-realistic Confectionery:** The emergence of hyper-realistic cakes, mimicking unconventional subjects like dead birds, highlights a unique blend of artistic pastry and novelty food trends. - **Niche-themed Desserts:** Desserts that cater to niche interests and unconventional themes, such as creepy or macabre aesthetics, are becoming increasingly popular among specific consumer segments. - **Artisanal Cake Creations:** Artisans are pushing boundaries with cake design, creating edible masterpieces that combine intricate sculpting and unexpected themes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Specialty Bakeries:** Specialty bakeries are carving out a market by producing unique, customized cakes that appeal to consumers looking for personalized and visually striking confections. - **Novelty Food Products:** The novelty food sector sees continuous growth as consumers seek out intriguing and conversation-provoking edibles, such as the Roadkill Cake, that stand out in social media feeds. - **Event Planning Services:** Event planning services benefit from incorporating distinctive and memorable dessert options like hyper-realistic cakes to enhance their offerings and create unique experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Humorous Pothole-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-pothole-doughnut.md) - [Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Southern-Style Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick-red-velvet-cake.md)