# Multi-Layered S'mores Cakes Olive Garden's New S'mores Layer Cake is Perfect for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-layer-cake References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22537387/olive-garden-smores-cake-summer-menu/) & [olivegarden](https://www.olivegarden.com/menu/smores-layer-cake/prod4520087) While [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna) is famous for its endless salad and breadsticks, it may be worth saving room for dessert now that the S'mores Layer Cake is on the menu. Made with multiple layers of gooey chocolate and marshmallows, the new cake is a decadent take on a [classic campfire treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-smores-collection). The new S'mores Layer Cake is a limited-edition dessert available until September 23rd. The cake itself consists of vanilla-soaked ladyfingers layered with marshmallows and [chocolate mousse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cocoa-mousse-cup). The whole thing is then topped with graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and a crunchy chocolate pieces. As Olive Garden's executive chef Jim Nuetzi explains,"We're excited to introduce this new dessert because it gives our guests the craveability they look for in our dishes mixed with the timely nostalgia of a summertime classic." Image Credit: *Olive Garden.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Decadent Layered Desserts:** The trend of multi-layered desserts, like Olive Garden's S'mores Layer Cake, offers opportunities for creating indulgent and visually appealing desserts. - **Limited-edition Menu Items:** The trend of offering limited-edition menu items, like Olive Garden's S'mores Layer Cake, creates a sense of exclusivity and encourages customers to try new and unique dishes. - **Nostalgic Flavors with a Twist:** The trend of incorporating nostalgic flavors, such as s'mores, into innovative desserts like Olive Garden's S'mores Layer Cake, appeals to customers' sense of familiarity while offering a new and exciting twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant and Casual Dining:** The restaurant and casual dining industry can explore the trend of decadent layered desserts to create unique and indulgent menu items that differentiate from competitors. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** The food and beverage manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition menu items by partnering with restaurants to create exclusive dessert products that generate excitement and boost sales. - **Bakery and Pastry Shops:** Bakery and pastry shops can tap into the trend of nostalgic flavors with a twist to create innovative s'mores-inspired treats that attract customers seeking familiar yet contemporary dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pillowy Layered S'mores Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-smores-cake.md) - [Layered Lasagna-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna.md) - [Gooey Campfire-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-smores-cookie.md) - [Campfire Treat Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoreos.md) - [Branded Chocolate Summertime Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-smores-with-hershey.md) - [Nutty S’mores-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-smores-pizookie.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Chain Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake.md) - [S’mores-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-smores-ice-cream.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md)