# Multi-Size Cake Slicers S-XL Cake Pan By Bianca | Published 2008-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-xl-cake-pan References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2008/05/04/style/t/index.html?th&emc=th#pageName=04sxl) & [charlesandmarie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/epicurean-delights/details/product/s-xl-cake-mold-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1) The S-XL Cake Pan is the ultimate must-have kitchen gadget for any hostess. If you've ever been at a party where cake was served (um, that is all of you, right?) you know the frenzy cake size can cause. The people watching their waists or who only take a slice to be polite want the absolute tiniest piece possible. Those with a ravenous sweet tooth, on the other hand, want to take full advantage of the free treat and hope to land the [biggest piece of the pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cookie-pie). For that reason, the super hostess knows that to keep everyone happy, you need a [variety of sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edwards-desserts-midnight-chocolate). To avoid awkward requests, she can serve them pre-sliced in 15 slices varying from size S to XL, allowing everyone to take the size they are comfortable eating. A great [mother's day gift idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutter-squidge-mothers-day) for the mom who loves entertaining! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Varied-size Serving Gadgets:** The market for multi-size serving gadgets - like the S-XL Cake Pan - is ripe for innovation and disruption. - **Customizable Food Sizes:** Customizing the size of food items like cakes could be a new and exciting trend for both consumers and businesses. - **Portion Control Equipment:** Developing more advanced portion control equipment for use in homes and restaurants could be the next big thing in food service. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Kitchen gadget companies have an opportunity to create more versatile and customizable serving tools. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and catering companies could benefit from innovative portion control gadgets. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The customization and personalization aspect of multi-size serving gadgets like the S-XL Cake Pan make them a desirable gift option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partysize-snack-box.md) - [Giftable Cake Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Axe-Style Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-axe.md) - [Bite-Sized Cake Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elis-cheesecake-bakery-cuties.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md)