Animal-themed cakes are a popular choice at children’s birthday parties and, according to GoogleTrends, the US is the third most-interested region in searches of “animal cakes,” just after Australia and the UK. Celebrity bakers and baking shows such as The Great British Baking Show and Cake Boss have inspired viewers to immerse themselves in decorative baking, in the comfort of their own homes. Includes bakes for the on-trend flamingo, sloth, llama, narwhal, pug and unicorn.