# Rustic Christmas Cakes Trader Joe’s Rustic Spice Cake Features a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-12-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-spice-cake References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/rustic-spice-cake) If you're looking for a last-minute holiday dessert, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-loaf) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cranberry-granola) for their extra special holiday touch. As Trader Joe's explains, it's time to "deck the halls with Rustic Spice Cake." Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sugar-Dusted Pumpkin Loaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-loaf.md) - [Sticky Pumpkin-Infused Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-pumpkin-sticky-toffee-cakes.md) - [Decadent Mini Sheet Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-ganache-mini-sheet-cake.md) - [Baked Ricotta Cheese Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassata-baked-ricotta-cheese.md) - [Fruity Croissant-Style Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-croissant-carr.md) - [Seasonal Cinnamon-Spiced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-spiced-coffee.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Inspired Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-bun-inspired-truffles.md) - [Airy Frozen Summertime Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-cloud-cake.md) - [Crumbly Apple Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble-pie.md)