# Undead Jello-Brained Desserts The Zombie Cake by Artisan Cake Company is Incredibly Life-Like By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-cake References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/03/27/rice-krispy-treats-zombie-wants-you-to-eat-its-jello-brains/) & [artisancakecompany](http://artisancakecompany.com/) The Zombie Cake is incredibly life-like, which is impressive since a zombie is anything but lively. Completely gory, it is the perfect way to celebrate the end of another successful season of the hit [AMC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle) television show, 'The Walking Dead,' which airs this upcoming Sunday. For those who don't need an excuse for such an elaborate desert, the Zombie Cake can be commissioned from Elizabeth Marek of [Artisan Cake Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugburys-ice-cream), which is based in Portland, Oregon. Made out of Rice Krispy Treats, fondant, petal dust, and a whole lot of food coloring, the Zombie Cake's best feature has to be its [red jello brain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs). Strikingly detailed from the outstretched arm to the exposed ribs and even a syringe, the Zombie Cake tastes better than it looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Realistic Dessert Creations:** Opportunity for innovative cake designers to create realistic and highly detailed dessert creations, like the Zombie Cake. - **Horror-themed Food:** Growth in demand for horror-themed food items, such as the Zombie Cake, for special events and themed parties. - **Culinary Artistry:** Emergence of cake design as a form of culinary art, allowing artists to showcase their creativity and skill in creating visually stunning desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Cake Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for cake designers to push the boundaries of traditional cake design and create novel, attention-grabbing creations. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to incorporate horror-themed food items, like the Zombie Cake, into their offerings and attract a niche market of horror enthusiasts. - **Culinary Arts Education:** Culinary schools and educational institutions can capitalize on the trend of culinary artistry by offering specialized courses and workshops on cake design and decoration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md)