# Anatomical Heart Cakes This Alternative Valentine's Cake is More Frightening Than Romantic By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-cake References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/human-heart-cake_us_56b4a9d5e4b01d80b245dde1) & [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/384160/Watch-Feast-On-This-Very-Realistic-Human-Heart-Cake-This-Valentine-s-Day/) How To Cake It's Yolanda Gampp has constructed a bone-chilling alternative to a [traditional Valentine's Cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-jelati-cake). While most lovers will be munching on [candy heart desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-hearts-valentines-edition), Gampp has released quite a more cake for those not feeling the love this season. Specially designed for an avant garde [Valentine's Day celebration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-charlotte), the Human Heart Cake is a delicious dessert that is very anatomical. Unlike the conventional heart shape, this cake portrays the look of an actual human heart, complete with veins and oozing blood. The base of the cake is made of red velvet complete with buttercream icing. Fondant veins are also applied for authenticity before being finished off with faux blood made of raspberry jam. Though made for Valentine's Day, this cake would also make a great Halloween dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Desserts:** Creating anatomically accurate desserts for non-traditional events. - **Alternative Valentine's Day Treats:** Designing unique desserts for customers who seek a different experience. - **Horror-inspired Cakes:** Using horror themes to create shock value and attract a unique customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can attract a specific market by offering unconventional desserts. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate anatomical desserts as part of non-traditional event themes. - **Entertainment:** This trend can be capitalized by horror film studios to drive traffic by utilizing desserts with a chilling aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-for-you-cake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Valentine’s Day Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-heart.md) - [Cherry-Beet Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeting-heart.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Convenient Valentine's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-no-name-cake.md) - [Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meathearts.md) - [Decadent Pink-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-valentines-day-lineup.md)