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Lumberjack-Inspired Cakes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Edible Tree Cake Features a Realistic Confectionery Axe on Top

— December 14, 2015 — Lifestyle
Elizabeth Marek is the cake artist and owner of the Oregon-based Artisan Cake Company who created this lumberjack-honoring tree cake. The artistic dessert is designed to look identical to a tree trunk with immaculate detailing and realistic bark.

However, aside from the texture, the cake is topped with an edible axe. To complete this unique tree cake, the interior features a red and black plaid colorway. This stunning cake combines an abundance of detail and showcases Marek's true talent within the culinary industry.

This creative cake is an honorable tribute to loggers and the lumber industry in general. The cake artist behind this wonderful creation offers step-by-step cake tutorials, which are now available to view online. Consumers can sign up through a website called 'Sugar Geek Show.'
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Cake Artistry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of edible materials and detailed designs in cake artistry to create visually stunning and realistic cakes.
2. Celebration of Niche Industries - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized cakes that pay homage to specific professions or industries, appealing to niche markets and offering unique and personalized celebrations.
3. Online Cake Tutorials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop comprehensive online platforms or apps dedicated to teaching cake artistry, allowing aspiring bakers to learn and improve their skills remotely.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Arts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced techniques and tools in pastry-making, offering unique and visually appealing creations that enhance the culinary experience.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with event planners to create bespoke cakes that align with various themes, contributing to memorable and personalized occasions.
3. Online Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate baking and cake decorating courses into online learning platforms, catering to those interested in acquiring specialized culinary skills remotely.
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