# Serial Killer-Inspired Confections The Silence of the Lamb Cake Will Turn Stomachs By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-23 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-of-the-lamb-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/22/The-Silence-of-the-Lambs-Skin-Suit-Cake) & [misscakehead.wordpress](http://misscakehead.wordpress.com/2013/07/20/slice-of-the-lambs-buffalo-bills-skin-suit/) Although deliciously edible, the Silence of the Lamb Cake will surely turn stomachs. As its name suggests, it is inspired by the disturbing ritual of serial killer Buffalo Bill, who skinned his victims in order to create a womanly figure for himself. Incredibly realistic, the creepy confection would be the perfect dessert for an elaborate Halloween party. In actuality, the Silence of the Lamb Cake was appropriately created for the Shock and Gore Festival in Birmingham, United Kingdom, by Annabel de Vetten of Conjurer's Kitchen. Made out of vanilla cake, dark chocolate ganache, black cherry filling and, perhaps the key ingredient as pointed out by Neatorama, pure horror, it makes quite the tasty sight. It is said that strange dreams occur when eating sugar late at night, but the Silence of the Lamb Cake will surely inspire nightmares. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horror Food:** Create a line of horror-inspired desserts for Halloween and other events. - **Gore Couture:** Design clothes and accessories inspired by horror movies and shows. - **Festival Artistry:** Incorporate visually-striking and shocking creations into event planning and decoration. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Offer creative, themed desserts to attract unique customers. - **Fashion:** Use horror themes in fashion collections to appeal to niche audiences. - **Event Planning:** Incorporate gruesome and macabre elements into event planning to attract horror enthusiasts and shock audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake.md) - [Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Family Movie-Themed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakier-friday-key-lime-blackberry-cake.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md)