# Apple Cider Funnel Cakes This Dine and Dish Dessert Will Make a Divine Conclusion to Dinner By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dine-and-dish-dessert References: [dineanddish.net](http://dineanddish.net/2012/09/a-good-day-recipe-hot-apple-cider-funnel-cakes/) Prepare to sink your taste buds and teeth into this Dine and Dish dessert. Taking inspiration from a [traditional carnival favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-fall-fair), known as the funnel cake, this recipe incorporates the flavors of apple cider into a delectable sweet. While cider is conventionally served in mugs, why not mix things up and enjoy this confection in a new form? With an apple cider flavoring and sweetly crunchy texture, this Dine and Dish dessert will have kids and company anxiously waiting for its appearance. For an additional kick of flavors, the funnel cakes can be sprinkled with a dash of [cinnamon and powdered sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-cornbread). Simply by following the step-by-step instructions bakers will be able to enjoy the smell and the taste of a crispy hot [apple cider funnel cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-holes). That is most definitely a win-win situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apple Cider Funnel Cakes:** Unlocking the potential of incorporating unique flavors into traditional desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Creating innovative dessert options using unconventional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Apple-Themed Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applethemed-menu.md) - [Seasonal Apple-Centric Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Seasonal Crumble Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-crumbles.md) - [Apple Streusel-Topped Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-streusel-topped-sweet-cakes.md) - [Autumnal Bite-Sized Apple Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz.md)