# Keto-Friendly Cake Mixes Duncan Hines' Microwaveable Dessert Cups Have Just Five Grams Net Carbs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-friendly-cake References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a30445125/duncan-hines-keto-cake-cups/) & [duncanhines](https://www.duncanhines.com/) Satisfying a sweet tooth on the keto diet can be a challenge, as the demands of the high-fat, low-carb diet can seem restrictive but brands like [Duncan Hines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-sheet-cake-mix) are supporting consumers with keto-friendly cake mixes. The cake mixes boast five net carbs each, plus zero added sugar and a moderate amount of protein. These keto-friendly cake mixes are set to be launched soon in flavors like [Double](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allamerican-burgertaco) Chocolate and Birthday Cake, plus a Walnut Fudge Brownie Mix, all of which come packaged in cups that are just a few ounces, offering the perfect serving for one. The microwaveable dessert cups are easy to prepare for a quick, easy and compliant keto-friendly snack. Image Credit: Duncan Hines ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Keto-friendly Desserts:** As more consumers embrace the high-fat, low-carb lifestyle, there is a growing opportunity for brands to develop keto-friendly dessert options. - **Microwavable Snacks:** Microwaveable and single-serve snack packaging is a trend that is gaining popularity among busy consumers who seek convenient and portion-controlled options. - **Low-carb Baking Mixes:** The demand for low-carb food alternatives is increasing, leading to opportunities for brands to create innovative baking mixes that cater to this growing market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** As more consumers adopt the keto lifestyle, food manufacturers have an opportunity to innovate by developing products that cater to this diet. - **Snack Industry:** The rising demand for convenient and portion-controlled snacks presents opportunities for snack companies to create innovative products like Duncan Hines' keto-friendly dessert cups. - **Health Food Industry:** The trend towards healthier food choices has opened up opportunities for brands to develop healthier desserts, with low-carb and low-sugar options being particularly popular. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Keto-Friendly Mug Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-mug-cakes.md) - [Keto-Friendly Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-keto-mixes.md) - [Keto-Friendly Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-seed-baking-mix.md) - [Keto-Friendly Pudding Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-friendly-pudding.md) - [Mini Keto Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-cheesecake.md) - [Protein Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cake-mixes.md) - [Chocolaty Keto Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great.md) - [Keto-Friendly Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ncks.md) - [Healthy Indulgent Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-cake-cups.md)