# Artisanal Berry Desserts Pastry Affair's Strawberry Layer Cake is Elegantly Presented By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-layer-cake References: [pastryaffair](http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/strawberry-layer-cake) Pastry Affair's recipe for strawberry layer cake boasts an old-world feel and is elegantly presented. The dessert is not only incredibly striking but is also deliciously crafted. The lifestyle blog specializes in custom and [handcrafted dessert recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-treats1) that are each more beautiful than the last and often too pretty to eat. This particular recipe is a berry-infused treat with layers that are made from a blend of unsalted butter, granulated sugar and sour cream ingredients. The dessert is also infused with olive oil, eggs, vanilla extract and baking powder. Blending light vanilla and fresh fruit flavors, this strawberry layer cake is incredibly tasty and charmingly decorated. The finished product is garnished with [freshly cut strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-preserves) that add to its elegant look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 5% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisanal Berry Desserts:** Opportunity for artisanal dessert shops to focus on berry-infused treats with elegant presentation. - **Custom Handcrafted Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity for lifestyle bloggers to specialize in unique and visually stunning dessert recipes. - **Infused Dessert Ingredients:** Opportunity for chefs to experiment with blending unique ingredients, such as olive oil, into traditional dessert recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to offer custom and unique desserts as part of their luxury experiences. - **Bakery and Confectionery Industry:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to offer artisanal berry-infused desserts as a specialized product line. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for chefs and mixologists to experiment with unique and infused ingredients in desserts and cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Limited-Edition Strawberry Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company.md) - [Elegantly Fresh V-Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-charlotte.md) - [Layered Cake Cup Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-trifle-cake-cup.md) - [Collaboration Japanese Strawberry Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-m-oishii-omakase-berry-mille-crpes-cake.md) - [Frozen Foodservice Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-angel-food-cake.md) - [Strawberry-Themed Bakery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-sweet.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer.md)