The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is known to test the boundaries of food every year featuring the newest -- and weirdest -- food crazes.
One of the stalls featured in this year's event will be 'Cake Poutine.' Humbly created by two recent pastry school grads, the dish is inspired by the Canadian favorite but is not actually made with its traditional ingredients. Instead, this dessert features cake and toppings that strikingly resemble the comfort food.
The dessert's fries will be made with vanilla pound cake, fresh-fruit toppings and various sauces that will stand in for gravy. 'Cake Poutine' was a hit in the creators' classroom and at a recent outdoor festival. The duo hopes that a stall at one of Canada's largest festivals makes the dessert a household name.
Poutine-Inspired Cakes
'Cake Poutine' Drastically Resembles the Canadian Comfort Food
Trend Themes
1. Poutine-inspired Desserts - Opportunity for pastry chefs to create unique desserts that pay homage to traditional Canadian comfort food.
2. Food Mashup - Trend of combining unlikely food items to create novelty dishes.
3. Alternative Ingredients - Exploring non-traditional ingredients to reimagine classic dishes in innovative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Creating opportunities for restaurants and bakeries to offer unique dessert options that cater to consumer cravings for novelty.
2. Event and Festival - Presenting a chance for event organizers to feature unconventional food stalls that attract attendees looking for unique culinary experiences.
3. Pastry Arts Education - Encouraging pastry schools to teach students to think creatively and explore uncharted territories in dessert making to keep up with evolving consumer demands.