# Scrumptious Savory Confections Frost Doughnuts Mixes the Sweet and Salty for an Epic Cake By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frost-doughnuts References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/smokey-bacon-maple-bar-cake/) & [frostology](http://www.frostology.com/menu.aspx) Still looking for that perfect [Father's Day gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-ice-cream-fathers-day)? Perhaps a tasty treat will be the best way to go; why not give Dad this [Frost Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frost-buttercream) Smokey Bacon Maple Bar Cake? I know some may be a little skeptical about the mix of sweet and savory flavors, but it doesn't hurt to be a little adventurous for once. This scrumptious bar cake from Frost Doughnuts is all about adding a smoky taste that'll suit Dad just fine. There's already the combination of [bacon chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale) that's been so successful; perhaps this will be just as good, if not better. This Smokey Bacon Maple Bar Cake can only be ordered from Frost Doughnuts. I'd say give it a shot before you try to actually make this at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sweet-savory Fusion:** There is a growing trend of combining sweet and savory flavors in confections, presenting opportunities for innovative flavor combinations. - **Bacon-chocolate Craze:** The popularity of bacon-chocolate combinations has paved the way for other savory ingredients like bacon to be incorporated into sweet treats, creating unique and indulgent desserts. - **Adventurous Palates:** Consumers are becoming more open to trying unconventional flavor combinations, providing an opportunity for businesses to experiment with new and exciting taste profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can leverage the trend of sweet-savory fusion by creating unique confections that combine traditional sweet flavors with unexpected savory ingredients. - **Food Gifting:** The demand for unique and memorable gifts like the Smokey Bacon Maple Bar Cake presents an opportunity for businesses in the food gifting industry to offer innovative and distinctive products. - **Catering:** Catering companies can cater to adventurous palates by incorporating sweet-savory fusion desserts into their menus, providing a unique and memorable dining experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Dad Donut Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-donuts.md) - [Festive Father's Day Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-doughnuts.md) - [Father-Honoring Blueberry Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-mini-cake.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md) - [Promotional Father's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillmaster-cake.md) - [Dad-Honoring Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-cookie-fathers-day.md) - [Savory Satisfying Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts-savory-doughnuts.md) - [Sweet Maple Bacon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-cookie.md) - [Cotton Candy Bacon Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale.md)