# Curious Cone-Topped Desserts The Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Updates the Ice Cream Truck Favorite By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-chip-cake References: [raspberricupcakes](http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2011/09/mint-chocolate-chip-cake.html) Remix your favorite ice cream flavor by whipping up this stunning Mint Chocolate Chip Cake. Crafted by the artistic blogger Steph, from the jaw-droppingly gorgeous blog 'Raspberri Cupcakes,' this cone-topped treasure is decadent yet pleasantly refreshing. Instead of reaching for the usual ice cream scoop, why not slice yourself of piece of this nifty cake and see your favorite culinary combo in a whole new light. Soft green mint buttercream studded with [chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-peppermint-concrete) envelopes a full-bodied [devil's food cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake). Drawing attention to the origins of this Mint Chocolate Chip Cake, Steph plopped three [sugar cones filled with frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones) on top of the sugary masterpiece. If you've been suffering from a case of the dessert blahs, this gorgeous little number is sure to perk up your palate and lift your spirits. Playful, unexpected and beautiful, this pastel green stunner will have you lining up for seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Remixing Ice Cream Flavors:** Explore new ways to experience classic ice cream flavors by incorporating them into cakes and other desserts. - **Artistic Dessert Presentation:** Enhance the visual appeal of desserts by incorporating playful and creative elements, such as cone-topped cakes. - **Refreshing and Decadent Combinations:** Experiment with flavor combinations that are both refreshing and indulgent, such as mint chocolate chip in cake form. ### Where This Applies - **Baking and Pastry:** Baking and pastry businesses can create unique offerings by incorporating ice cream flavors into their cake recipes. - **Food Styling and Photography:** Professionals in the food styling and photography industry can take advantage of the visually striking cone-topped dessert trend to create eye-catching images for their portfolios. - **Dessert Catering:** Dessert catering companies can expand their menus by offering cone-topped cakes as a fun and unique option for events and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Cane-Infused Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-cornflake-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Multi-Layered Peppermint Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-sliced-creation.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Cupcake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Nostalgic Chocolate-Topped Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-and-jerrys-topped.md)