# Lasagna-Like Birthday Cakes The Birthday Cake Lasagna is a New Take on a Classic Dessert By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-lasagna References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Birthday-Cake-Lasagna-Recipe-42810964) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/No-Bake-Treats-Incredible-Unbaked-Cheesecakes/dp/162414246X?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The 'Birthday Cake Lasagna' from Julianne [Bayer's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-a-day-kids-multi-with-iron) 'No Bake Treats' is a tasty remix on a classic birthday treat. Every recipe in Bayer's cookbook requires no baking, but this sweet interpretation on lasagna definitely stands out. Layers of pudding, cool whip, Belgian waffle crisps and cream cheese make up this celebratory confection, while [rainbow-colored sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-products-and-funfetti) add a bit of birthday flair. The Birthday Cake Lasagna was created to be the ultimate cake batter experience, as each bite is filled with [birthday cake flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-almond-creamer) and sprinkles. The recipe is essentially an ice box cake, so this is a great cake alternative in the heat of summer. Some skill is required for this recipe, as it calls for homemade pudding, but if you follow the directions closely, it becomes a manageable task. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **No-bake Desserts:** Creating desserts that require no baking is a growing trend, offering convenience and creativity for home cooks and professional chefs alike. - **Layered Desserts:** Layering different ingredients to create unique and visually appealing desserts is an emerging trend that allows for endless flavor combinations and experimentation. - **Creative Birthday Treats:** Inventing new and innovative birthday treats, such as the Birthday Cake Lasagna, presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for fun and unconventional celebratory desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Cookbook Publishing:** As the popularity of no-bake desserts grows, there is a potential for the cookbook publishing industry to create and market cookbooks dedicated to no-bake recipes and innovative dessert ideas. - **Bakery and Confectionery:** Bakeries and confectionery shops can tap into the trend of layered desserts by offering their customers a wide range of customized layered treats, providing unique and memorable experiences. - **Specialty Dessert Manufacturers:** Specialty dessert manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for creative birthday treats by developing and producing unique dessert concepts, targeting both consumers and the foodservice industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Lasagna-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebration-cake-gelato.md) - [Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-pizookie.md) - [Single-Serve Funfetti Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jar-joy.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Cake-Flavored Frozen Yogurt Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-premium-dessert-pearls-birthday-cake.md) - [Convenient Cake-Flavored Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-creme-pies.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md)