# Iced Chocolate Cookie Cakes TGI Fridays New Carlo’s Cookies & Cream Tsunami Cake is Ultra Sweet By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlos-cookies-cream-tsunami-cake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/05/02/tgi-fridays-unveils-new-carlos-cookies-cream-tsunami-cake-by-cake-boss-buddy-valastro/) Your next trip to [TGI Fridays'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurantinspired-singleserve-meals) just got a little sweeter with the debut of the brand's new Carlo’s Cookies & Cream Tsunami Cake. In honor of Mother's Day 2021, TGI Fridays' is serving up half-priced bottles of wine, a Sparkling Strawberry Henny Cocktail, and a brand new Carlo’s Cookies & Cream Tsunami Cake. The eye-popping new cake was created by Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and will be available from May 3 through May 9, 2021. The tasty creation starts with a [rich chocolate cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-jelati-cake), layered with [Oreo Cookie vanilla mousse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-sundae). The whole thing is then covered in a rich Oreo cream icing that creates a cascading tsunami-like wave over the cake. As Buddy Valastro himself explains, "“This cake screams celebration for all the moms out there. I am excited to partner with TGI Fridays to celebrate moms, and help them break up the everyday routine and enjoy a night out with friends and family." Image Credit: TGI Fridays ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decadent Dessert Creations:** Restaurants and food companies can innovate by partnering with famous pastry chefs to create unique and delectable desserts. - **Limited-time Offerings (ltos):** Leveraging holidays and other occasions to create limited-time options can drive traffic and interest in menu offerings. - **Collaborations with Celebrities and Influencers:** Partnering with well-known personalities can create buzz and excitement around new menu offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Food Services:** Restaurants can offer unique and seasonal menu items to keep customers coming back and experimenting with new dishes. - **Beverage and Alcohol Industry:** Companies can offer limited-time drinks to celebrate special occasions and drive interest in their products. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Collaborations with celebrities and influencers can create buzz and excitement around new products and offerings, resulting in increased brand awareness and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Toffee Caramel Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-caramel-molten-cake.md) - [Mammoth Mother's Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-of-all-desserts.md) - [Moist Dark Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-tres-leches-cake.md) - [Creamy Sandwich Cookie Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cake.md) - [Chocolatey Cake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cake-cookie.md) - [Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-pizookie.md) - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Chilled Cake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-cookie.md) - [Crumbled Cookie Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-brownie-pizza.md)