# Southern-Style Banana Cakes Popeyes Has a New Banana Cream Cake That's Perfect for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-cake References: [thetakeout](https://thetakeout.com/popeyes-new-banana-cream-cake-dessert-menu-review-1849396370) & [thrillist](https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/popeyes-new-menu-items-banana-cream-cake)  Just in time for the dog days of summer, [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts) has debuted a new Banana Cream Cake that will instantly brighten your day. The new Banana Cream Cake is modeled after [banana pudding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-bakery1), which is a staple of American Southern cuisine – something that Popeyes is always trying to emulate. This new take on the dessert consists of a simple vanilla cake topped with banana-flavored cream, and a sprinkling of crushed Nilla wafer cookies on top. The new Banana Cream Cake is just one of several items [Popeyes is launching this summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-chicken-wraps). Starting August 9th, the brand is also bringing back Hushpuppy Shrimp, Surf & Turf (with a new configuration), and its famed Chocolate Beignets. All of these dishes, including the cake, will be available for a limited time only. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Banana-flavored Desserts:** The popularity of banana-flavored desserts can lead to innovative variations on the classic dessert, such as banana cream cake. - **Limited-time Offerings:** The success of limited-time offerings can inspire companies to create seasonal or limited edition products to drive sales and create buzz. - **Southern Cuisine:** The popularity of Southern cuisine can lead to new regional-inspired dishes or variations on traditional Southern desserts, such as banana pudding. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new flavor combinations and seasonal offerings to appeal to consumer trends, such as the popularity of banana-flavored desserts. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can offer limited-time offerings or seasonal menus to drive sales and create buzz among customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help food and beverage companies promote their limited-time offerings and seasonal products through creative campaigns and social media strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homestyle Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding.md) - [Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md) - [Comforting Pudding Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-puddin-creme-pies.md) - [Branded QSR Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-oreo-cheesecake.md) - [Frosted Cornbread Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-cornbread.md) - [Banana Pudding-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding-shake.md) - [Miniature Toffee Banana Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-upside-down-cake.md) - [Savory Fast-Food Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese.md)