The whimsical cakes created by the Columbia-based baker Julian Angel are as intricate as they come.
The baker and artist was not always a talented baker baker but practiced the skill until he was capable of creating the whimsical cakes that he now shows off on his Instagram page 'historiasdelciervo.' The cakes seem to take inspiration from both fairy tales and the natural world. With their plant-themed and flower decorations and eclectic ingredients, these cakes likely taste as good as they look.
Angel was once only a web designer but used his design prowess to hone other skills, with the result being picture-perfect cakes that will continue to grow a following on social media platforms.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Whimsical Cake Decor
- As bakers create intricately decorated cakes inspired by nature and fairy tales, they create a trend for whimsical cake decor.
- Social Media-friendly Cakes
- As more artists create picture-perfect cakes, it creates a trend of social media-friendly cakes that are shareable and drive engagement for bakeries.
- Diversification of Skills for Chefs
- As chefs like Julian Angel diversify their skill set, they create a trend where culinary artists use their design backgrounds to create unique cakes and desserts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Bakery and Desserts
- Innovative and whimsical cake decorations can help bakeries transform desserts into pieces of art, and create a competitive edge for businesses in the bakery industry.
- Event Planning
- As social media-friendly cakes become increasingly popular for events, event planners can provide a unique selling point to clients by working with bakers who specialize in these intricate designs and flavors.
- Culinary Arts Education
- Diversification of skills in the culinary arts creates opportunities for schools and educational programs to offer courses that focus on multi-disciplinary skills, like design and baking.
