# Apple-Shaped Tarts Japan's Cozy Corner is Introducing the 'Ringo Dome' Cake for the Fall By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dome-cake References: [japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2017/08/26/food/ringo-dome-cake-tart-dreams-autumn/) & [cozycorner.co.jp](http://www.cozycorner.co.jp/) Just ahead of the fall season, Japanese dessert chain [Cozy Corner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogi-teas) is launching a line of [apple-flavored sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble), which includes standouts like this bite-sized dome cake. On top of boasting a rich apple flavor, the [Ringo Dome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-green-apple-x-mister-donut) cake has a highly photogenic form that resembles a freshly polished, glossy red apple. The dessert includes a mix of fresh apple jam and apple mouse, as well as a black tea custard that adds depth and a slight bitterness to cut through the sweetness of the overall dessert. To top off the dessert, the Ringo Dome features a green leaf detail that includes branding for Cozy Corner. The charming dome cake dessert is one of the many new sweets that's been recently launched with such a focus on charming aesthetics that consumers won't be able to help but take a photo and share. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Apple-flavored Sweets:** Opportunity to create innovative and visually appealing desserts that incorporate apple flavors. - **Photogenic Desserts:** Potential to develop desserts with visually stunning designs that are highly shareable on social media. - **Charming Aesthetics:** Chance to create sweets with a focus on charming aesthetics that appeal to consumers and encourage sharing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dessert Chains:** Dessert chains can explore new apple-themed dessert offerings to attract customers and stay competitive. - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can introduce apple-flavored treats and photogenic desserts to capitalize on the demand for visually appealing sweets. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to promote and leverage the photogenic and charming aesthetics of desserts to reach a wider audience on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triangular Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankaku-choco-pies.md) - [Fruity QSR Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-roll.md) - [Chestnut-Flavored Fall Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appetite-autumn.md) - [Frozen Caramel Apple Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-mochi.md) - [Apple-Themed Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applethemed-menu.md) - [Triangular QSR Strawberry Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yokubari-strawberry-chocolate-triangle-pie.md) - [Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-piestyle-sheets.md) - [Apple-Filled Cafe Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-apple-croissant.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md)