If you don't have a huge sweet tooth but still enjoy dessert every once in a while, you will likely love this chocolate olive oil cake. Topped with candied bacon and sprinkles, the loaf cake recipe is from food blogger Molly Yey of My Name is Yeh. Described as "super earthy and dark and moist," the two-layer treat makes a great birthday cake for bacon lovers too.
To bake your own chocolate olive oil cake at home, you will need yummy ingredients such as unsweetened cocoa powder, almond extract, orange juice and olive oil (of course). The candied bacon is made from strips of lamb bacon with brown sugar. It's also topped with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Savory Desserts
- The emergence of savory desserts that incorporate ingredients like bacon offer an opportunity for disruption in the traditional sweet dessert market.
- Gourmet Comfort Food
- Indulgent food like bacon-topped chocolate olive oil cake taps into the trend of upscale twists on classic comfort foods.
- DIY Desserts
- The popularity of unique and unconventional desserts like this bacon-topped cake suggests an opportunity for DIY dessert kits or subscription services.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- Innovations in the dessert space, such as the incorporation of savory ingredients, offer opportunities for food and beverage companies to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
- Food Blogging
- Incorporating unique and indulgent ingredients in recipe development, like the use of bacon in dessert, can help food bloggers stand out and build their personal brand.
- Home Baking Supply
- The trend of at-home baking during the pandemic has resulted in increased demand for unique ingredients, presenting an opportunity for suppliers to offer specialty items like lamb bacon or unique frosting flavors.
