# Frozen Refreshment Snack Cakes The Hostess x 7-Eleven Cherry Slurpee Twinkies are Limited-Edition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-slurpee-twinkies References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/06/7-eleven-new-cherry-slurpee-twinkies.html) & [hostesscakes](https://www.hostesscakes.com)  The Hostess x 7-Eleven Cherry Slurpee Twinkies have been created in partnership between the brands as a new version of the iconic snack cake for avid fans of both the confection and the namesake frozen refreshment to enjoy. The snack cake starts off with the signature [golden sponge cake base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products) that's then filled with a 7-Eleven [Cherry Slurpee-flavored creme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds-cherry-slurpee) for a touch of creamy sweetness in every bite. The result is an extra-sweet treat that is only being offered at [7-Eleven locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-slurpee-day) to encourage consumers to make a special trip to pick them up. The Hostess x 7-Eleven Cherry Slurpee Twinkies come in single-serve packs with two cakes in each, which are only being offered through mid-August 2024 for shoppers to pick up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Snack Innovations:** Partnerships between iconic brands create unique products that drive store-specific traffic and exclusivity. - **Limited-edition Treats:** Time-restricted offerings generate urgency among consumers, enhancing the desirability and novelty of the product. - **Flavor Fusion Creations:** Combining popular flavors from different categories introduces new sensory experiences and broadens consumer appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Convenience Retail:** Exclusive in-store products can create increased foot traffic and drive up sales for convenience stores. - **Confectionery:** Innovative partnerships and unique flavor offerings can rejuvenate interest in classic snack items. - **Frozen Desserts:** Incorporating frozen treat flavors into non-frozen goods introduces new product categories and consumption opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropically Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-blast-twinkies.md) - [Carnival-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-twinkies.md) - [Patriotic Sprinkle-Infused Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blue-twinkies.md) - [Extra-Chocolatey Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lovers-twinkies.md) - [Remixed Mashup Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ding-dongs-x-twinkies-mashups.md) - [Snack Cake Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-twinkies-candy.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess.md) - [Blended Snack Cake Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-shakes.md) - [Slushie-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-eleven-slurpee-soda.md)