# Question-Popping Holiday Desserts The Cold Stone Christmas Proposal Cake is a Memorable Dessert By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-14 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-christmas-proposal-cake References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/11/13/cold-stone-japan-creates-christmas-cake-that-pops-the-question/) & [coldstonecreamery.co.jp](http://www.coldstonecreamery.co.jp/) In Japan you are able to purchase a specially made holiday [Cold Stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream) Christmas Proposal Cake to help you pop the question to the one dear to your heart. The cake is a joint venture between i-primo and Cold Stone Creamery. If you're not one for words, let the satisfying [strawberry shortcake ice cream dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company) say it all for you. All you need to do is head down to i-primo to purchase the ring and place it in the center of the raspberry Santa Claus gathering. A cursive placard wishes your fiancee Merry Christmas as she gasps at the sight of a beautifully crafted box sitting in the middle of her dessert. The Cold Stone Christmas Proposal Cake promotion is for the first 100 men who stroll into the i-primo jewelry store and purchase a ring. The treat also comes with congratulatory tickets that offer free ice cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday Proposal Desserts:** Opportunity to create more special occasion desserts themed for proposals. - **Joint Venture Desserts:** Collaborating with complementary brands to create special products can create buzz and increase sales. - **Experience-based Desserts:** Designing desserts with a unique experience in mind can attract customers and increase engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Creating unique desserts and collaborating with complementary brands can increase customer engagement and drive sales. - **Jewelry:** Partnering with food and beverage brands to offer exclusive promotions can help jewelry brands increase sales and brand awareness. - **Wedding and Event Planning:** Designing proposal-themed desserts and experiences for special occasions can appeal to event planners and couples planning their special day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-for-you-cake.md) - [Holiday Season Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ice-cream-menu.md) - [Holiday Dessert Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-holiday.md) - [Romantic Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-valentines-day-menu.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [Valentine's-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-strawberry-ice-cream.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Holiday Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderful-creations.md) - [Festive Christmas Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-wishes-collection.md) - [Frozen Shortcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamistrys-strawberry-shortcake.md)