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Salted Caramel Mug Cakes

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix is Ready in Under 2 Minutes

— October 19, 2018 — Lifestyle
In an effort to help lazy bakers enjoy the delicious taste of cake without all the work, Trader Joe's has debuted a new Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix. Not only is the cake easy enough for even the most butter-fingered homecooks to prepare, but its rich chocolate taste is sure to satisfy a craving for something sweet.

Trader Joe's new Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix is a cake kit that comes with two packets of powdered cake mix and four individually wrapped salted caramels. To prepare a cake, consumers simply dump the contents of one cake mix into a microwave-safe mug, add water, and then microwave for 20 seconds. After adding in two salted caramels, consumers microwave the cake for 20 more seconds, let cool, and then dig in. In other words, the mix goes from powder to dessert is less than 2 minutes flat.

With enough mix in each box to make two delicious mug cakes, the dessert is the perfect option for a cozy night in.


Image Credit: Trader Joe's.
Trend Themes
1. Convenience Baking - The trend of convenient baking products allows consumers to quickly enjoy homemade desserts with minimal effort.
2. Single-serve Desserts - The rise of single-serve desserts provides a convenient and portion-controlled option for satisfying sweet cravings.
3. Microwaveable Desserts - The popularity of microwaveable desserts caters to time-conscious individuals who desire instant gratification.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the convenience trend by developing more ready-to-make dessert options for consumers.
2. Packaged Foods - The packaged foods industry can explore single-serve dessert innovations to cater to the growing demand for convenient and portion-controlled treats.
3. Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen appliances industry can seize the opportunity in the microwaveable dessert trend by creating innovative products and accessories that enhance the experience of making quick and delicious microwave desserts.
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