New York-based bakery Keki Modern Cakes specializes in contemporary pastries that draw inspiration from traditional Japanese recipes. Founders Moul Kim and Lawrence Wai were inspired to open the bakery after returning to the US from their travels across Asia -- missing the smells and unique flavors synonymous with local bakeries in Japan, Taiwan and Korea.
In addition to its best-selling Bouncy Cheeseke, made with locally sourced ingredients from Upstate New York including "Organic Grass Fed Milk, Amish Cream Cheese, and Organic Free-Range Eggs," Keki Modern Cakes also specializes in its signature frozen Fancy Cakes. The desserts are available in flavors like Cookie n Cream, Strawberry, Green Tea and Original, a modern spin on a classic New York style cheesecake. Each dessert is frozen for convenience and takes just two to three hours to defrost before it is ready to be served.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Contemporary Japanese-inspired Pastries
- The trend of blending traditional Japanese recipes with modern twists presents an opportunity for bakeries to create unique and innovative desserts.
- Locally Sourced Ingredients
- The trend of using locally sourced ingredients allows bakeries to emphasize freshness and support local suppliers, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
- Convenience of Frozen Desserts
- The trend of offering frozen desserts that can be easily prepared presents an opportunity for bakeries to cater to busy consumers while maintaining quality and taste.
Where This Applies
- Bakery
- Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of Japanese-inspired pastries by introducing unique flavors and artistic designs, attracting customers seeking something different.
- Farm-to-table Suppliers
- Farm-to-table suppliers can take advantage of the trend of using locally sourced ingredients by partnering with bakeries to provide high-quality, fresh and sustainable ingredients.
- Frozen Food Industry
- The convenience trend of frozen desserts opens up opportunities for the frozen food industry to innovate with new flavors, packaging, and production methods to meet consumer demands.
