# Creamy Cake Flapjacks These Boston Creme Pie Pancakes are Sinfully Sweet By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-creme-pie-pancakes References: [countrycleaver](http://www.countrycleaver.com/2012/07/boston-creme-pie-pancakes.html) Smoldering in [chocolate ganache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-pancake) and layered with custard cream, these [Boston Creme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-farmers-market-innovation-set) Pie Pancakes are a decadent way to start off your morning. Using a [cake-infused pancake batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-minis-pancakes), the fluffy flapjacks are piled high with some tasty toppings in between. A classic Boston cream pie is in fact a cake, which contains a custard filling and a chocolate frosting on top. The pancake version is essentially that, but deconstructed into this breakfast staple. This dessert-inspired breakfast treat certainly takes the cake when it comes to over-the-top creations. While it may not be wise to kick your Sunday off with a healthy sugar dosage, this mash-up meal would be warmly welcomed during dessert time. If you want to try something different for your next cake challenge, go wild and whip up a batch of these Boston creme pie pancakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Decadent Breakfast Mash-ups:** Creating hybrid breakfast dishes with dessert flavors and ingredients. - **Cake Batter Infused Foods:** Using cake batter as the base of various sweet and savory dishes. - **Gourmet Pancake Stacks:** Elevating and decorating pancakes with unique and indulgent toppings. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Creating and marketing unique and indulgent breakfast dishes to appeal to both breakfast and dessert lovers. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Offering indulgent and creative breakfast options as a unique selling point for hotels and restaurants. - **Baking and Pastry:** Experimenting with using cake batter as a versatile ingredient in various pastry creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chilled Cake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-cookie.md) - [Dessert-Filled Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Breakfast-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-in-bed-ice-cream.md) - [Coffee Cake Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cake-pancakes.md) - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Pancake-Cookie Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-hybrid.md) - [Cookie Cheesecake-Filled Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Pancake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-soaked-pancakes-ice-cream.md) - [Pancake-Based Breakfast Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-egg-and-cheese-pancake-tacos.md)