# Horror-Inspired Desserts Gillian Bell's Slice Skin Cake is Totally Gruesome By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-skin-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/08/21/Slice-Skin-Cake/) & [anatomy-uk](http://anatomy-uk.com/2012/08/20/gillian-bell-slice-skin-cake/) For all the horror lovers out there, Gillian Bell has brought you the Slice Skin Cake, the ultimate in gruesome desserts. Baking enthusiast Bell has concocted a seriously [scary cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-bakery) that's sure to make your skin crawl. The cake looks like something out of one of the many Saw movies. Made with a thick layer of fondant, the cake looks like sliced and diced-up skin that has been sewn back together. This cake isn't for the faint of heart. It would be perfect for [horror-themed parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club) or for something to serve guests at [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu). Those daring enough to eat it would need a little bit of a twisted side and a daring sense of adventure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Horror-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for creative and visually shocking dessert concepts that cater to horror lovers and themed events. - **Gruesome Cake Designs:** Opportunity for bakery businesses to create cake designs that mimic horror elements, providing a unique and creepy twist to traditional desserts. - **Horror-themed Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planning companies to cater to the horror-loving demographic by creating immersive and terrifying event experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakery industry can capitalize on the demand for horror-inspired desserts, offering unique and disturbing cake designs to cater to niche markets. - **Event Planning:** Event planning industry can tap into the horror-themed event trend, providing services for planning and executing immersive and thrilling experiences for horror enthusiasts. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Hospitality and entertainment industries can incorporate horror elements into their offerings, providing unique experiences and products for horror lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Horror Movie-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-night-of-the-skremes.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake.md)