# DIY Ice Cream Cakes The Friendly's Crayola Ice Cream Cake is Made to Be Customized By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-ice-cream-cake References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22791815/crayola-ice-cream-cake/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Friendly-s-Limited-Edition-Crayola-Decorate-Your-Own-Ice-Cream-Cake-60-fl-oz-Box/19476950) Every kid wants the birthday cake of their dreams, which is why Friendly's teamed with Crayola to create the [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftly-diy-hot-sauce-kit) Crayola Ice Cream Cake. With tons of fun toppings to choose from, kids will enjoy decorating the cake just as much as eating it. The Friendly's Crayola Ice Cream Cake is a [frozen ice cream cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-in-a-box) that is designed to be decorated at home. The cake kit comes in a box that looks just like a Crayola box of crayons so that kids will instantly recognize it. Inside, the kit contains rainbow confetti, colored icing, and bright sprinkles to be used as decoration. This means that kids can decorate the cake exactly the way they want and even write their own message in icing. With it's DIY toppings, the Friendly's Crayola Ice Cream Cake tuns a mealtime into craft time. Image Credit: *Walmart.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Desserts:** Incorporating DIY and personalized elements into traditional desserts creates opportunities for innovative food products. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** Interactive food experiences, like decorating dessert kits, provide a fun activity for families and friends. - **Packaging Innovation:** Innovative packaging design can enhance brand recognition and create unique experiences for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can capitalize on the DIY trend by offering customizable dessert options for consumers. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can work with brands to create unique and interactive packaging designs that enhance customer experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate DIY dessert kits into their offerings, creating a fun and engaging activity for families and friends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Ice Cream Branding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cakes.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Rainbow Sprinkle-Studded Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-crazy-cake.md) - [Kid-Created Freezer Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jel-sert-and-crayola.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Celebratory 10-Tier Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klondike-100th-birthday-cake.md) - [Frozen Box-Packaged Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-in-a-box.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md)