# Olive Oil Cake Mixes Elia's Mediterranean-Inspired Cake Mixes Come with a Bottle of Olive Oil By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-cake References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2022/notable-new-products-mediterranean-inspired-olive-oil-cake-mixes-salmon-hot-dogs) & [eliaelia.co](https://eliaelia.co/products/grecian-olive-oil-cake-mix-olive-oil-included)  There are countless cake baking mixes on the market and Elia is setting itself apart with a trio of new options specifically for making olive oil cakes. The Vanilla with a Hint of Lemon, Dark Chocolate & Espresso and Grecian (citrus and almond) [olive oil cake mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-so-easy) all come with a perfectly portioned bottle of [organic Greek extra virgin olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agrumatomethod-olive-oil) for making delicious, moist cakes conveniently at home. These Mediterranean-inspired cake mixes pride themselves on being both simple and sophisticated and they come together thanks to ingredients like unbleached, unbromated flour, cane sugar, aluminum-free baking powder, citrus zest and more. These cakes can also be adapted for [plant-based eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oggs-treats) with binders like flax eggs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Olive Oil Cake Mixes:** The rise of olive oil cake mixes provides an opportunity for the baking industry to innovate with new flavor profiles and packaging designs. - **Mediterranean-inspired Cake Mixes:** The trend towards Mediterranean-inspired cake mixes with high-quality ingredients and organic olive oil presents an opportunity for specialty food retailers to capitalize on demand. - **Plant-based Adaptability:** The increasing demand for plant-based options with binders like flax eggs creates an opportunity for the food industry to create innovative and delicious vegan baking products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Mixes:** Innovative packaging and collaborations with high-quality olive oil producers provide opportunities for baking mix companies to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. - **Specialty Foods:** Specialty food retailers can capitalize on the trend towards Mediterranean flavors and high-quality ingredients to create targeted marketing campaigns and increase sales. - **Vegan Products:** Food companies can appeal to the growing demand for plant-based options with innovative vegan cake mixes using binders like flax eggs that maintain texture and flavor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Olive Oil Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-cake-mix.md) - [Olive Oil Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-cake-cookie.md) - [Gourmet Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-baking-mixes.md) - [Olive Oil Cake Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-coconut-yogurt.md) - [Heritage Grain Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-grain-cake-mix.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Cake Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrs-flour-cake-mixes.md) - [Mini Olive Oil Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cookbook.md) - [Vanilla-Flavored Baking Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-mills-1.md) - [Protein Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cake-mixes.md)