# Colorfully Halved Cakes Patti LaBells' 'On My Own Fancy Cake' is Part Red Velvet, Part Carrot Cake By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-cake References: [brit.co](https://www.brit.co/patti-labelle-cakes-at-walmart/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Patti-LaBelle-Somebody-Loves-You-Baby-Chocolate-Cake/583303531) Patti LaBelle, famed singer and Cooking Channel TV personality, recently launched a new line of nine-inch [Fancy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti) that are sold exclusively through [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-sheet-cake-mix). One of the most standout Fancy Cakes, 'On My Own' is a [half carrot cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices) and half red velvet cake, divided right down the middle. Patti LaBelle’s new line of Walmart-exclusive desserts also includes other Fancy Cakes named after her favorite songs like the 'Somebody Loves You, Baby' chocolate cake, the black forest 'When You’ve Been Blessed' cake and LaBelle's personal favorite, the indulgent 'New Attitude' caramel cake. Previously, LaBelle worked with Walmart bakers on the development of the Patti’s Good Life food line, which includes other treats like her famous sweet potato pie and banana pudding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exclusively-branded Desserts:** There is an opportunity for businesses to partner with celebrities to create exclusive dessert lines that cater to specific tastes and preferences. - **Half-and-half Cakes:** Companies can create unique desserts by combining two different cake flavors in one, offering customers a novel and delicious experience. - **Music-inspired Desserts:** The connection between music and food presents an opportunity for businesses to create desserts inspired by popular songs or artists, tapping into consumers' emotional connections to music. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Supermarket Chains:** Supermarket chains can collaborate with celebrities to develop exclusive dessert products, attracting customers looking for unique and high-quality options. - **Bakery and Pastry Shops:** Bakeries can experiment with the concept of combining two different cake flavors to create innovative and visually appealing desserts, catering to customers who seek new and exciting treats. - **Food and Beverage Merchandising:** Food and beverage merchandising companies can tap into the emotional connection consumers have with music by creating desserts inspired by popular songs or artists, offering a unique and memorable product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Caramel Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-sheet-cake-mix.md) - [Southern Dessert-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-bakery.md) - [Thoughtful Red Velvet Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-with-joy-cake.md) - [Southern Recipe Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmas-southern-pecan-cake.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md) - [Candy Bar Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-bundtlets.md) - [Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipshots-pattis-good-life.md) - [Red Velvet Cake Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susiecakes.md) - [Witchy Dual-Color Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betty-crocker-wicked-collectors-edition-cake-mix.md)