# Single-Serve Gingerbread Cakes The New Gingerbread Kandy Kakes are a Festive Snack Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-kandy-kakes References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119014-tastykake-gingerbread-kandy-kakes) & [tastykake](http://www.tastykake.com/products/kandykakes) To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, the bakery brand [Tastykake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-confetti-krimpets) recently announced the return of its Gingerbread Kandy Kakes. With the warm taste of gingerbread and the creamy texture of white icing, these festive snack cakes are the perfect option for those who don't have the time or skills to bake holiday treats from scratch. The Gingerbread Kandy Kakes consist of [single-serve snack cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-birthday-cake) featuring a gingerbread base that is wrapped in a white confectionery coating. The cakes are made with traditional [gingerbread spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/werthers-original) such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses for a warm and rich burst of flavor. The heavy spices are also perfectly complemented by the sweet creme coating for a pleasant snack option. For those looking for a quick gingerbread fix this holiday season, this festive Kandy Kakes flavor is the perfect option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 - **Festive Snack Cakes:** Opportunity to create new flavors and designs for single-serve snack cakes that cater to different holiday and celebratory occasions. - **Convenience Food:** Opportunity to develop more ready-to-eat snack options that provide the taste of homemade treats without the need for baking or cooking skills. - **Holiday-themed Treats:** Opportunity to create limited-edition seasonal products that capitalize on the excitement and nostalgia of the holiday season. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries to introduce innovative flavors and decoration techniques for festive snack cakes. - **Snack Food:** Opportunity for snack food companies to create convenient, ready-to-eat options that cater to consumers seeking indulgent and seasonal treats. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to partner with bakery brands to produce and distribute limited-edition holiday-themed snack cakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Christmasy Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-holiday-desserts.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Fudge-Covered Gingerbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-gingerbread-fudge-strips.md) - [Individual Birthday Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-confetti-krimpets.md) - [Seasonally Enhanced Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-cakes.md) - [Festive Prepackaged Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-christmas-products.md) - [Snack-Sized Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bundt-cakes.md) - [Christmas Tree Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-christmas-tree-cakes.md) - [Festive Snack Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-signature-collection.md)