# Reinvented Taiyaki Desserts Cocohodo Offers Flavorful Taiyakis With Ice Cream Fillings By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocohodo References: [dallas.eater](https://dallas.eater.com/2017/10/3/16410618/dfw-taiyaki-ice-cream-cones-carrollton-cocohodo-photos) & [cocohodo.us](http://cocohodo.us/) Cocohodo is a cafe that offers a flavorful twist on taiyakis – the sweet [fish-shaped cakes popular in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-thick-dorayaki-burger) that often come filled with red bean, chocolate, or custard. Cocohodo's unique take on the cakes includes offering them in a pancake batter, and using them as cones that contain ice cream. The cones are made using a special [taiyaki waffle mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones), which creates a hollow cone shape and is surrounded by fish scales once completely cooked. The cones are then filled with either Nutella, red bean paste, or pastry cream – which add flavor and form a barrier that keeps the ice cream cold, and prevents the waffle from getting soggy. Once the cones have been filled with cream, they are topped with [chocolate, matcha, or vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery), and are decorated with fruit, sprinkles and Pocky sticks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Innovative Dessert Cones:** Cocohodo's use of taiyaki waffle cones filled with ice cream presents an opportunity for the dessert industry to create unique and eye-catching treats. - **Flavored Taiyaki:** Cocohodo's twist on taiyaki flavors, such as Nutella, red bean paste, and pastry cream, opens up possibilities for the bakery industry to experiment with new and exciting fillings. - **Creative Ice Cream Toppings:** Cocohodo's use of toppings like fruit, sprinkles, and Pocky sticks on their ice cream-filled taiyaki cones demonstrates an opportunity for the confectionery industry to offer customizable and visually appealing desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Dessert Industry:** Cocohodo's reinvented taiyaki desserts can serve as a disruptive innovation in the dessert industry by providing a unique and refreshing twist on traditional treats. - **Bakery Industry:** Cocohodo's flavorful taiyaki fillings offer an opportunity for the bakery industry to experiment with alternative and enticing flavors, attracting a wider range of customers. - **Confectionery Industry:** Cocohodo's creative ice cream toppings showcase the potential for the confectionery industry to elevate traditional desserts by offering customizable and visually appealing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Frozen Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-desserts.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Iced Dessert Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Mini Waffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys.md)