# Japanese Dish Desserts Sushi Cake is a Savory Meal That Looks Incredibly Sweet By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/02/Sushi-Layer-Cake/) & [nowimacook](http://nowimacook.com/post/26989853251) The Sushi Cake is not a person's typical dessert. In fact, despite the use of the word 'cake' in its name and its circular shape, there is nothing sweet about it. Instead, it is inspired by a very savory (and common) [Japanese dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-pancake): Sushi. Forgoing the usual route of smaller bite-size pieces, the Sushi Cake is a large layered creation that piles on the traditional ingredients of [salmon, cucumber, avocado, rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-momo) and seaweed. The kicker? It is probably much easier to make than actual [sushi rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll). The Sushi Cake takes about 30 minutes to assemble and about an hour and a half to set. Fun and quirky, the Sushi Cake is one way to make a party memorable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Sushi-inspired Desserts:** Explore the trend of creating desserts that are inspired by the flavors and presentation of sushi, offering a unique twist on traditional sweets. - **Layered Savory Cakes:** Discover the trend of creating savory cakes with layers of ingredients, providing a visually stunning and delicious alternative to traditional sweet cakes. - **Creative Party Foods:** Uncover the trend of serving unconventional and eye-catching food items at parties, adding an element of fun and surprise to the dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can adopt the trend of sushi-inspired desserts to create innovative and appealing menu options. - **Catering and Event Planning:** Catering and event planning companies can embrace the trend of serving layered savory cakes to offer unique and memorable dining experiences for clients. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The hospitality and entertainment industry can incorporate the trend of creative party foods to enhance the overall experience of their guests and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Japanese Mountain Range Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-fuji-chocolate-cake.md) - [Elevated Restaurant Sushi Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-experience.md) - [Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich.md)