# Sweet Sprouting Desserts The Cereal A Sweet Root Cake Incorporates Green Foliage By Jordy E | Published 2013-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sweet-root References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2013/01/22/cake-cake-glorious-cake/) & [readcereal](http://readcereal.com/a-sweet-root/) Cereal’s A Sweet Root recipe celebrates the favored delectable dessert that is [carrot cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apologue-carrot). The post delves into its history which began in Europe during the Middle Ages when cooks would use the vegetable as a natural sweetener. It has since become a modern day staple. This particular recipe changes up the time-honored dish. While classic ingredients are incorporated, inclusive of walnuts, apples, coconut, [cinnamon and sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-cornbread), its surrounding layer has been topped here with a ring of carrots. The green sprouts that pop out are reminiscent of actual gardens, making the A Sweet Root recipe quite playful and creative. A [cream cheese frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake) coated the layers, adding sugary yet savory flavors to the treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegetables in Desserts:** This trend offers opportunities for dessert makers to experiment with innovative vegetable-based sweet treats. - **Playful Dessert Presentations:** Incorporating fun and creative presentations like sprouting plants can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for dessert businesses looking to stand out. - **Alternate Sweeteners for Desserts:** Exploring alternative natural sweeteners beyond traditional sugars and syrups can provide a unique selling point for dessert businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry has opportunities to experiment with vegetable-based sweet treats and fun, creative dessert presentations. - **Natural Sweetener Industry:** The natural sweetener industry can partner with dessert businesses to provide unique and healthier sweeteners for their products. - **Fruit and Vegetable Industry:** The fruit and vegetable industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating vegetables in desserts by providing new and innovative produce options for businesses to use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Carrot Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Instant Carrot Cake Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-carrot-cake.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave.md) - [Fruity Root Vegetable Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-fruits-salad.md) - [Traditional Dessert Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handels-homemade-ice-cream-carrot-cake.md) - [Savory Veggie Croquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croqcoulis.md) - [Summery Carrot Cake Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-doughnut.md)