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Festive Surprise Cakes

Amanda Rettke's Surprise-Inside Cakes Are Fun and Super Festive

— May 20, 2014 — Lifestyle
Amanda Rettke is the talented baker and blogger behind 'I Am Baker' and she's out with a newly published book that shares just how she makes such amazing surprise inside cakes.

The book is simply titled 'Surprise-Inside Cakes' and details some of Rettke's secrets, which include instructions on how to recreate these amazing cakes on your own with some pretty basic household items like rulers, cookie cutters, food coloring and her brilliant bake twice method.

Rettke is a master at creating cakes for every occasion, including holidays, special events and just-because occasions. Her surprise inside cake recipes range from simple, colorful layers to intricate bees, butterflies and animal faces that appear when you cut into them.
Trend Themes
1. Surprise Inside Cakes - The trend of cake bakers creating imaginative cakes with surprise inside, from simple colors to intricate shapes and designs.
2. Innovative Baking Methods - The trend of bakers using creative and unconventional methods to elevate the appearance and taste of their cakes, such as Amanda Rettke's bake twice method.
3. Personalization of Baked Goods - The increasing demand for personalized and customized baked goods with unique, surprise elements for special occasions and events.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can innovate and expand their product lines by incorporating surprise inside cakes with personalized designs into their offerings.
2. Events - Event planners can offer unique and personalized experiences by incorporating surprise inside cakes as part of their catering options.
3. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend by selling baking supplies and kits that feature creative and innovative techniques and designs for surprise inside cakes.
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