# Sweet Skillet Sandwiches The Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese is a Sugary Take on the Classic By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pound-cake-and-brie-grilled-cheese References: [justshortofcrazy](http://justshortofcrazy.com/2012/06/pound-cake-brie-grilled-sandwiches.html) Enjoy the sweeter side of toasty sandwiches with this Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese. Yes, that's right! Now you can enjoy the appealing texture of a [gooey, golden sandwich for dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheesestyle-bites). Created by Deb, from the blog 'Just Short of Crazy,' this sweet take on the struggling student favorite will have you looking at the classic snack in a whole new light. To make these sweet stunners, Deb swapped the bread for two thick cut slices of buttery pound cake. Instead of the usual American cheddar, she used a creamy mild tasting brie and a slather of peach preserves. The brie brings a touch of complexity to the otherwise sweet sandwich, but with cake standing in for bread, there's no chance you'll be confusing this sugary number with your lunch anytime soon. Crisp, gooey and golden brown, this Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese delivers the texture of the classic sandwich with a surprisingly sweet taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 27% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet Skillet Sandwiches:** Exploring the trend of dessert-inspired sandwiches, creating opportunities for innovative twists on classic recipes. - **Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese:** The combination of pound cake and brie in a grilled cheese sandwich showcases the potential for using unconventional ingredients to create unique flavor combinations. - **Dessert Sandwiches:** The rise of dessert sandwiches presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries and dessert-focused restaurants to offer creative, indulgent menu items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of sweet sandwiches by experimenting with different breads and fillings, offering customers unique dessert options. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the fascination with unconventional flavor combinations to create innovative and indulgent products, catering to consumers' desire for new and exciting taste experiences. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can tap into the popularity of dessert sandwiches by developing special menu items that combine unexpected ingredients and flavors, creating a memorable dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md) - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Sponge Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-sandwich.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Crepe Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-grape-filled-crpes-togo.md) - [Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-french-toast.md) - [Grilled Cheese Swatch Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borden-grilled-cheese-swatch-book.md)