# Sprinkled Marshmallow Frostings Sweetapolita's Pink Angel Food Cake is a Light and Sugary Dessert By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-frosting References: [sweetapolita](http://sweetapolita.com/2015/05/perfectly-pink-angel-food-cake/) As traditional birthday cakes become a go-to dessert once again, food blogs like Sweetapolita are looking for new ways to revamp classic dessert recipes--take this cake's marshmallow frosting and sprinkled garnish. Made with a blend of flour, confectioners' sugar and a hint of salt, this sprinkled cake recipe is sweet but surprisingly light thanks to its egg white ingredients. The dessert marshmallow frosting is also a light and tasty feature that will remind foodies of [childhood camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow). The frosting is made from a blend of vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract and even features hints of almond flavors. This revamped birthday cake boasts a [pink, sprinkled look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-velvet-cake) and is airy in its texture. Inspired by traditional desserts, this recipe is easy to recreate at home and is perfect for budget-conscious bakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revamped Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity for food blogs and recipe creators to reimagine classic desserts with unique twists, such as marshmallow frostings and sprinkled garnishes. - **Light and Tasty Ingredients:** Potential for using ingredients like egg whites and vanilla bean paste in desserts to create sweet treats that are both flavorful and airy. - **Budget-conscious Baking:** An opportunity to offer budget-friendly dessert options that can be easily made at home, appealing to cost-conscious bakers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Blogs:** Food bloggers can experiment with new dessert recipes and showcase innovative ideas to attract and engage their audience. - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can explore the potential of revamped dessert recipes to create new product offerings that cater to evolving consumer preferences. - **Baking Supplies:** Baking supply companies can promote ingredients like vanilla bean paste and sprinkles to consumers looking to recreate trendy dessert recipes at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerated Marshmallow Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Upgraded Birthday Cake Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-frozen-dessert.md) - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Flavorful Whipped Frosting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-frosting.md) - [Peachy Dessert-Inspired Frostings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-melba-frosting.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md)