The Mass Effect Cake is Perfect for Fans of Commander Shepard
Michael Hines — February 21, 2013 — Lifestyle
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There are some cakes that look almost too awesome to eat; this Mass Effect cake is one of those cakes. This epic gamer dessert was created by Christopher Garren's Let Them Eat Cake. The French Revolution-themed bakery built a detailed replica of the Normandy SR-2 from the hit sci-fi gaming franchise.
The Mass Effect cake is ridiculously detailed, looking more like a model of the ship than something which you can actually eat. For those wondering, the cake that makes up the ship is red velvet and molding chocolate was used to cover the craft. The entire project sits on a metal base which doesn't exactly look to be edible. Geeky cakes are on the rise as more and more people openly embrace their nerdiness at public events such as weddings and birthday parties.
The Mass Effect cake is ridiculously detailed, looking more like a model of the ship than something which you can actually eat. For those wondering, the cake that makes up the ship is red velvet and molding chocolate was used to cover the craft. The entire project sits on a metal base which doesn't exactly look to be edible. Geeky cakes are on the rise as more and more people openly embrace their nerdiness at public events such as weddings and birthday parties.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Cakes - The rise of geeky cakes presents opportunities for innovative cake designs that cater to niche fandoms and celebrate pop culture in a unique way.
2. Nerd-themed Celebrations - The growing acceptance of nerdiness in public events like weddings and birthdays opens up possibilities for event planning companies to create immersive experiences that cater to specific fandoms.
3. Detailed Edible Replicas - The demand for highly detailed edible replicas offers potential for food artists and bakers to explore new techniques and materials in cake decorating, pushing the boundaries of culinary art.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can capitalize on the popularity of geeky cakes by offering custom designs and partnering with game franchises to create licensed cake replicas for dedicated fans.
2. Event Planning - Event planning companies specializing in nerd-themed celebrations can create immersive experiences for clients by incorporating elements from popular sci-fi gaming franchises into their decor, activities, and overall ambiance.
3. Culinary Arts Education - Culinary arts schools and programs can seize the opportunity to teach students advanced cake decorating techniques, including creating intricate edible replicas, to meet the growing demand for unique and visually stunning desserts.
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