Rustic Christmas Cakes

Trader Joe’s Rustic Spice Cake Features a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

If you're looking for a last-minute holiday dessert, Trader Joe's Rustic Spice Cake is the answer.

Trader Joe’s new Rustic Spice Cake is a seasonal dessert that's fit for just about any holiday gathering. The petite dessert consists of three layers of a rich spice cake made from molasses and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and ground cloves. The whole cake is then covered in a smooth, yet decadent, cinnamon cream cheese frosting. To give the cake a slightly more rustic look, the cream cheese frosting is left a little bit unfinished. Finally, the whole thing is then topped with a trio of cranberries for their extra special holiday touch. As Trader Joe's explains, it's time to "deck the halls with Rustic Spice Cake."

Image Credit: <i> Trader Joe's.</i>

Rustic Holiday Desserts
Opportunity to create unique holiday desserts with a rustic twist using non-traditional ingredients and looks.
Spice Cake Trend
Opportunity for bakeries, cafes, and restaurants to incorporate warm spice cakes into their menus.
Unfinished Frosting
Opportunity to experiment with unfinished frosting techniques for a casual and rustic look.

Who This Affects Most

Bakery
Bakeries can take advantage of the trend by offering unique holiday desserts with a rustic twist.
Cafes
Cafes can incorporate spice cakes into their dessert menu during the holiday season.
Grocery Retail
Grocery retailers can promote and offer new seasonal cakes and sweets with a unique and rustic look.
SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 51%
Activity 71%
Freshness 9%