# Popsicle-Shaped Cake Bars Giovane Café's 'Cake Bars' Introduce Cake-on-a-Stick By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-on-a-stick References: [dailyhive](http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/giovane-cafe-cake-bars-2017) & [giovanecafe](http://giovanecafe.com/food-drink/) The Giovane Café in Vancouver, Canada is now introducing the public to its newest treat: a cake-on-a-stick creation that looks exactly like a classic frozen popsicle dessert. The Giovane Cake Bars come in four flavors: Raspberry Krunch, Banana MC, Coconut Pineapple and Chocolate 99. Just like a decadent [dessert popsicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-ice-cream-bars), these cake bars boast crunchy coatings that must be bitten into to reveal the a chewy, layered cake interior. Rather than needing a fork and a knife to eat these desserts, consumers can easily grab one of these [handheld cake bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-penguin-cake-bar) for on-the-go enjoyment. The novel form of these desserts introduce something that's slightly more indulgent than a [cake pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-cake-pops), but less than a full slice of cake. Since these cake bars are formed in a way that reminds of a popsicle, they will be top-of-mind to consumers as light and refreshing summer treats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Cake-on-a-stick:** The introduction of cake bars on a stick creates opportunities for the convenience and portability of indulgent desserts. - **Novel Dessert Forms:** The use of unique dessert forms, like the cake bar, can attract consumers looking for new and exciting dining experiences. - **Popsicle-inspired Treats:** The popularity of popsicle-like treats presents opportunities for innovation in creating desserts with a distinct visual theme. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can add cake bars on a stick to their product lineup to offer a fun and unique twist on traditional desserts. - **Foodservice:** Restaurants and cafes can offer cake bars on a stick as a convenient and portable dessert option for their customers. - **Frozen Desserts:** Companies specializing in creating frozen desserts can take advantage of the popularity of popsicle-inspired treats to create new and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dubai-Style Macaron Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops.md) - [Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dessert-bars.md) - [Spherical Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-pops.md) - [Upside Down Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-versa.md) - [Logo-Shaped Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-stickbars.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Popping Candy-Infused Cake Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-bn-popping-candy-cake-bars.md) - [QSR Pineapple Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-cloud-cake.md) - [Private Label Cafe Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-cake-pops.md)