# QSR Lava Cake Lattes The Dunkin' Lava Cake Drinks Come in Iced and Hot Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-lava-cake References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/dunkin-rolls-out-new-lava-cake-latte-and-coffee-alongside-new-whoopie-pie-donut/) & [dunkindonuts](https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en)  The [Dunkin'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-iced-coffee) Lava Cake-inspired drinks are making their way to participating locations alongside a delicious bakery treat as a series of indulgences that are perfect for picking up to keep the midwinter blues at bay. The Lava Cake drinks include the [Lava Cake Signature Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rock-coffee-bar-drinks) that comes in iced and hot options alongside the Lava Cake Coffee, and even the Raspberry Lava Cake option that can be ordered by simply adding a raspberry flavor shot with cream. The drinks are crafted with the signature namesake dessert in mind to provide a lava cake-inspired flavor that will satisfy customers with a sweet tooth. The Dunkin' Lava Cake-inspired drinks are arriving alongside the [Whoopie Pie Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-valentines-day-range) that features a glazed chocolate donut, cut in half and packed with whipped vanilla icing-flavored filled. Image Credit: Dunkin' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 35% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dessert-inspired Beverages:** The creation of dessert-flavored drinks like the Lava Cake Lattes shows increasing consumer interest in combining indulgent dessert experiences with everyday beverages. - **Customization in QSR:** The option to add raspberry flavor to the Dunkin' Lava Cake drinks reflects a broader trend of customizable menu offerings, catering to diverse taste preferences. - **Nostalgic Flavors:** Infusing nostalgic dessert flavors such as lava cake into beverages taps into the growing demand for comfort food that evokes emotional connections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** The introduction of innovative offerings like Lava Cake Lattes in QSRs highlights an evolving landscape where traditional fast food must adapt to gourmet and upscale trends. - **Beverage Industry:** Blurring the lines between drinks and desserts presents a new market opportunity in the beverage industry for crafting unique, crave-worthy products. - **Flavor and Ingredient Suppliers:** Growing demand for unique flavors in food and beverages propels ingredient suppliers to innovate and expand their portfolio of distinctive and exotic flavorings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Cake-Swirled Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-cake-signature-latte.md) - [Sweet Cake Batter Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-batter-signature-latte.md) - [Brownie-Flavored QSR Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-batter-signature-latte.md) - [Dessert-Inspired RTD Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-iced-coffee.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Spooky Candy-Topped Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-signature-latte.md) - [Iced Cookie Butter Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-butter-cloud-latte.md) - [Holiday Cookie-Themed Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cookie-signature-latte.md) - [Dairy-Free Brown Sugar Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-oat-iced-latte.md)