# 24-Karat Hybrid Donuts Goldeluck's Bakeshop Offers a Gilded Version of its Famed Croissant Donuts By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-donut References: [broadsheet.au](https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/24-karat-gold-rings) & [goldelucks.au](https://goldelucks.com.au/product/24-karat-magic-dossant/) Melbourne-based Goldeluck's Bakeshop recently launched a unique donut hybrid that will appeal to lovers of luxury. The [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crookie)-friendly treat is dubbed the '24K Gold Magic dossant' -- a donut, and croissant amalgamation that is topped with elegant, [edible gold flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-chocolate-fondue). This hybrid donut features a rich fudge flavor profile and is priced at $20, thanks to its made-to-order status. This artisanal dessert is just one of the many [novelty sweet options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-x-godiva-donuts) popping up on social media channels in recent years. Following in the footsteps of the popular cronut, this bakery's dossant is not fully made from a flaky pastry, but combines the solid consistency of a classic donut with a flaked center, and a gorgeous layer of gold leaf toppings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Luxury Dessert Trends:** Creating high-end, indulgent desserts with unique flavors and aesthetic appeal. - **Social Media-worthy Treats:** Developing visually-appealing and Instagram-friendly desserts to engage consumers on social media platforms. - **Artisanal Novelty Sweets:** Crafting unique and unconventional sweet treats to cater to the growing demand for novel food experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer luxurious dessert options and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, cafes, and restaurants can incorporate visually stunning desserts into their menus to attract customers and drive social media engagement. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Retailers can partner with artisanal bakeries and confectioneries to showcase and sell high-end novelty sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Phygital NFT Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr.md) - [Spicy Glazed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-dough-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Croissant Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Dubai-Style Croissant-Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-crookie.md) - [Collaborative Chocolatier-Crafted Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misdo-meets-pierre-marcolini.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-croissant.md)