# Dual Dessert Confections This DIY Soft Serve Birthday Cake is a Sugary Overload By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-birthday-cake References: [stuff.icanhascheezburger](http://stuff.icanhascheezburger.com/2012/06/13/cute-kawaii-stuff-epicute-soft-serve-cake/) & [vaikai-vanile.blogspot](http://vaikai-vanile.blogspot.ca/2012/06/vaikystes-gimtadienio-tortas.html?spref=fb) Dessert lovers will be especially pleased with the arrival of the DIY Soft Serve Cake. This sugar-loaded cake gloriously integrates two different sweet tooth favorites: [soft-serve ice-cream cones and cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake). This layered confection is sure to be a show-stopper and have dentists all over the world wincing in pain at its cavity-inducing capabilities. Although the ice cream cones on the cake appear to be full of actual ice cream, it is actually a combination of [lemon- and chocolate-flavored frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake) -- to avoid the melty mess of real ice cream. Despite that fact that this cake has several different and intricate preparation steps, it is well worth the effort and will have people coming back for seconds. With the Soft Serve Ice Cream Cake you can show off your extensive baking skills and breathtaking ability to fuse two different desserts together to form a [beautiful birthday baked good](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-frozen-dessert). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Soft Serve Cake:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer customizable soft serve cakes with different flavors and toppings, providing a unique dessert experience. - **Layered Confections:** Potential for dessert shops to create and market layered cakes that combine different dessert favorites, appealing to customers looking for variety and indulgence. - **Fusion Desserts:** Chance for food entrepreneurs to experiment with combining two or more dessert concepts into one, attracting adventurous eaters seeking new and daring flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery Industry:** Incorporating soft serve cakes into bakery offerings can differentiate and attract customers looking for unique celebratory desserts. - **Dessert Shop Industry:** Creating layered confections can set dessert shops apart and cater to customers craving variety and visually appealing treats. - **Food Industry:** Exploring fusion desserts opens up opportunities for innovative chefs and restaurateurs to create exciting and unconventional menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Cake-Flavored Frozen Yogurt Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-premium-dessert-pearls-birthday-cake.md) - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Brownie-Packed Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skor-caramel-brownie-cupfection.md) - [Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-for-you-cake.md) - [Revived Soft Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-flavor.md)