# Hot Funnel Cake Desserts Dairy Queen Recently Added Funnel Cake a La Mode to Its Permanent Menu By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-a-la-mode References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/06/dairy-queen-serving-new-funnel-cake-all-year-round.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dairyqueen/videos/10153552566186669/) Despite the fact that summer is usually associated with cold treats, Funnel Cake a la Mode is a beloved warm-weather dish found at state fairs across the country. Now the item is available year round to those with a penchant for the [deep fried dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake). As of now, all Dairy Queen and Dairy Queen Grilled & Chill locations will feature Funnel Cake a la Mode as a part of their permanent [DQ Bakes!](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dq-swicy-menu) menu. The dish itself consists of cake batter that has been deep fried until crispy and then dusted with powdered sugar and topped with [vanilla soft serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-and-blizzard). Customers can then choose to have their dessert drizzled with caramel, hot fudge or strawberry topping. The new menu item is the perfect option for those looking for a taste of the state fair all year round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Year-round Funnel Cake:** There are opportunities to expand the availability and variety of funnel cake desserts beyond traditional seasonal offerings. - **Customizable Desserts:** There is potential for new innovations in allowing customers to customize dessert toppings and flavors. - **Dessert Crossover:** There is potential to create new desserts that combine traditional treats with unexpected flavors and ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can benefit from offering unique and seasonal desserts that appeal to customers' cravings. - **Food Truck Industry:** Food trucks can capitalize on unique dessert offerings that are not commonly found in traditional restaurants. - **Carnival Industry:** Carnivals can expand their dessert offerings beyond funnel cakes and explore new flavors and ingredients to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-chill.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Churro-Inspired Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-dipped-cone.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Fall-Ready Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-1.md) - [Indulgent Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-blizzard-menu.md) - [Cake Batter Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-batter-cookie-dough-blizzard.md)