# Southern-Style Cake Desserts The Chicken Salad Chick Red Velvet Cake Comes by the Slice By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick-red-velvet-cake References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/chicken-salad-chick-releases-new-red-velvet-cake/) & [chickensaladchick](https://www.chickensaladchick.com)  The Chicken Salad Chick Red Velvet Cake has been added to the brand's menu as part of its initiative to build on its dessert offerings and offer guests a decidedly Southern-inspired treat. The cake is available now at participating locations through the end of the year and comes on the heels of the White Chocolate Layer Cake that was introduced by the brand last year. The cake features a moisture crumb with [cheese cake frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake) layered throughout and is being offered by the slice for enjoyment in-store, online and in the drive-thru. Chief Marketing Officer Tom Carr commented on the Chicken Salad Chick Red Velvet Cake saying, "The overwhelmingly positive response to our White Chocolate Layer Cake made it clear that our guests were ready for even more delicious ways to enjoy Chicken Salad Chick. We’re thrilled to introduce Red Velvet Cake, a true Southern classic that reflects our brand’s roots and gives guests another sweet reason to visit.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Southern-inspired Desserts:** Embracing regional flavors such as Southern delicacies in dessert menus can differentiate brands and capture niche markets. - **Single-serve Offerings:** Offering desserts by the slice or single portion allows for increased customer flexibility and enhances in-store and online experiences. - **Drive-thru Dessert Availability:** Expanding drive-thru options to include desserts caters to convenience-seeking customers and boosts roadside sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The integration of regional cake flavors signifies a cultural and culinary fusion that can broaden a food brand's market appeal. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Adopting new dessert items for quick service restaurants highlights the potential for expanding menu diversity while maintaining efficiency. - **Online Food Retail:** Leveraging online sales and marketing avenues for dessert offerings can elevate brand presence and reach within digital marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR-Made Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick-1.md) - [Red Velvet Cake Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susiecakes.md) - [Limited-Edition Pink-Hued Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-velvet-cake.md) - [Seasonal Cake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream.md) - [Single-Serve Pink-Hued Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-velvet-heart-cake.md) - [Seasonal Red Velvet Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-velvet-cheesecake.md) - [Reddish Baked Goods Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-red-velvet.md) - [Jar-Packaged Cheesecake Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-jar-dessert.md) - [Convenient Valentine's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-no-name-cake.md)