# Spiced Marshmallow Cakes This Festive Fall Cake Features a Marshmallow Chucks Laced Inside By M | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-cake References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/picks/the-prettiest-way-to-enjoy-a-marshmallow/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-prettiest-way-to-enjoy-a-marshmallow) & [handmadecharlotte](http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/ooey-gooey-spiced-marshmallow-pumpkin-cake/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed:%20hcrss) Rather than saving your marshmallows to make [traditional S'mores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-smores-cake), this festive fall marshmallow cake recipe by Handmade Charlotte offers an unconventional use for the white candies in a spiced pumpkin bundt torte. This is a great dessert to serve up during the holiday season in place of a conventional pie. The cake begins with a [pumpkin spiced batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-cake) infused with all the customary aromatic spices such as ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla along with pumpkin puree. To top it off, a handful of [mini marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shaped-marshmallows) are thrown into the batter to give a light and sweet surprise in each bite. The cake is finished with a whipped meringue frosting to complement the marshmallow centre and colorful edible pearls in red, orange and golden hues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Non-traditional Use of Ingredients:** Opportunities to innovate by applying non-traditional uses for common ingredients in recipes. - **Surprise Elements in Food:** Creating added excitement and interest in dishes by incorporating unexpected elements, such as marshmallows in a cake. - **Decorative Desserts:** Development of visually appealing desserts that are both delicious and aesthetically pleasing, such as adding colorful edible pearls to a cake. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for food and beverage companies to experiment with new flavor and ingredient combinations to create unique and appealing dishes. - **Bakery:** Innovative techniques in baking cakes and desserts to enhance flavor, texture, and visual presentation, as seen in this spiced marshmallow cake recipe. - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for hotels and restaurants to elevate their dessert menu offerings and create memorable dining experiences for customers by incorporating unique and unexpected elements into their dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Corn-Flavored Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed-candy-corn-marshmallows.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Monstrously Stuffed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-puffs-monster-marsh.md) - [Campfire-Themed Marshmallow Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2.md) - [Winter-Ready Marshmallow Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jetpuffed-marshmallows.md) - [Festive Decorated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma.md) - [Minty Marshmallow Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-fluffle.md) - [White Chocolate Pumpkin Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-no-name-cake.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow-toasted-marshmallow-bourbon.md)