# Intricate Whimsical Cakes These Cakes Were Inspired by Fairy Tales and Nature By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-cakes References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/387328/Whimsical-Cakes-That-Look-Like-They-Came-Straight-Out-Of-Fairytales/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/historiasdelciervo/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cake-milk-punch) page 'historiasdelciervo.' The cakes seem to take inspiration from both fairy tales and the natural world. With their plant-themed and [flower decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fantastical-flora-collection) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cake-Centric Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic.md) - [Artful Christmas Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-wonderland.md) - [Wish-Inspired Bake-Off Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakeawish-challenge.md) - [Cake-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-cake.md) - [Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caterpillar-cakes.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md)