# Exotic Ice Cream Cakes This Dragon Fruit Cake Turns Eastern Ingredients into Western Comfort Food By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-cake References: [missecoglam](http://www.missecoglam.com/food/item/11346-raw-dragonberry-rose-ice-cream-cake) If basic chocolate and vanilla cakes have come to bore your tastebuds, try branching out to something a little more scrumptiously far-flung like this [dragon fruit cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-lemonade-1). Miss Eco Glam is always testing out experimental recipes using fresh and healthy ingredients, and this utterly luscious dessert uses some pretty rare combinations for a Minnesota cook. With two dragonfruits inspiring a sweet summery treat, this [Raw Dragonberry Rose Ice Cream Cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake) is fresh rich in flavor. To enhance the taste of the [tropical Asian Pitaya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-series), strawberries and rosewater were added, maintaining the lip-smacking pink color of the healthy and indulgent dessert. Culinary creations like this don't come along every day, so this one was certainly worth a share over this mom's delicious blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Ice Cream Cakes:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to offer unique and adventurous ice cream cake flavors to cater to adventurous eaters. - **Fresh and Healthy Ingredients:** Opportunity for food brands to develop products using fresh and healthy ingredients, tapping into the growing demand for nutritious desserts. - **Culinary Experimentation:** Opportunity for chefs and food influencers to create and share innovative recipes using rare and exotic ingredients to delight food enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend for exotic ice cream cakes by offering unique flavors and ingredient combinations that stand out in the market. - **Food Brands:** Food brands can develop and market products that prioritize fresh and healthy ingredients for consumers seeking nutritious dessert options. - **Culinary Media and Influencer:** Culinary media platforms and food influencers can create content around culinary experimentation, showcasing unique recipes using rare and exotic ingredients to inspire their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Dragon Fruit Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-syrup.md) - [Exotic Dragon Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-tropical-dragon-twist.md) - [Dragon Fruit Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-matcha-powder.md) - [Dragon Fruit-Infused Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-hard-cider.md) - [Tropical Crêpe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mille-crepes-cake.md) - [Pitaya Iced Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonade.md) - [Dairy-Free Pitaya Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-passion-smoothie.md) - [Dragon Fruit French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-dragon-fruit-french-toast.md)