# Matcha Sushi Cakes This Healthy Green Cake Mirrors the Look of Sushi Rolls By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cake References: [sprinklebakes](http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/07/matcha-cake-sushi-rolls.html) This sushi-like dessert is a green cake worth indulging in. Posted on the Sprinkle Bakes dessert blog, this cake is healthy and alluring, allowing foodies to satisfy cravings without guilt. It's a well-known fact that [matcha powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-affogato-recipe) carries various nutrients from antioxidants to energy-boosting properties. This [matcha sushi cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course) takes all the health benefits found in matcha and offers them alongside sweeter flavors. The outside of this green cake is made of a soft matcha sponge cake while its inside displays a [white chocolate buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-matcha). Rolled and cut to look like traditional sushi bites, these cake pieces are then dipped into a rich chocolate garnish and are made to look like like they've been flavored with soy sauce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Matcha-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative matcha-infused desserts that combine health benefits with indulgent flavors. - **Food Presentation Innovation:** Potential to explore creative and visually appealing ways to present desserts that mimic other foods, like sushi rolls. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Growing demand for guilt-free desserts that provide a satisfying and indulgent experience without compromising on health benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery & Pastry:** Innovative matcha-infused desserts can tap into the expanding market of health-conscious consumers seeking unique and flavorful bakery products. - **Restaurant & Food Service:** Food presentation innovations like sushi-inspired desserts can add an element of excitement to menus and attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Health & Wellness:** The demand for healthy indulgence options presents an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to develop and promote guilt-free dessert alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Matcha-Infused Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-melts-matcha.md) - [Decadent Matcha Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-and-be-bakehouse.md) - [Edible Souvenir Matcha Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-matcha-cake.md) - [Pink Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-roll.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Matcha Rice-Flour Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/komedough-matcha-cream.md) - [Matcha-Infused Sweet Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-green.md) - [Japanese Mountain Range Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-fuji-chocolate-cake.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate-bar.md)