# DIY Donut-Shaped Cakes Sugar and Cloth Offers New Shapes for Dessert By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-and-cloth References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2014/06/eats-donut-shaped-mini-ice-cream-cakes/) Sugar and Cloth has whipped up a new recipe on the blog and given readers a different take on cakes. Using a few mini bunt containers, people can now make a delicious cake concoction, which looks exactly like [mini donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-minis-for-mom-collection). For those that are a fan of both, you can have your cake and eat it too! Granted, the ingredients are certainly filled with sugar so don't fool yourself into thinking this is a good diet-conscious recipe. However, it's ideal for having guests over and offering something with a unique twist. I personally prefer cake, but making it with the mini bunt containers helps with [controlling the size of the portions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cake-bites), as each individual can be served their own mini donut. People can also get creative with the types of cakes baked! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 40% | 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 - **Mini Desserts:** The trend of mini desserts is disrupting the traditional cake industry, as people prefer portion-controlled desserts such as mini donut-shaped cakes. - **Creative Cake Molds:** The trend of using creative molds to make cakes is disrupting the bakeware industry as people look for innovative ways to make their desserts look unique. - **DIY Desserts:** The trend of making desserts at home is disrupting the traditional bakery industry as people prefer to showcase their baking skills and control the ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakeware Industry:** The bakeware industry can capitalize on the trend of creative cake molds to attract customers who want to make unique and visually appealing desserts. - **Food Service Industry:** The food service industry can benefit from the trend of mini desserts by offering bite-sized desserts that cater to customers who want portion-controlled and diverse options. - **Bakery Industry:** The bakery industry can leverage the trend of DIY desserts by offering baking classes and tutorials to customers who want to learn how to make desserts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Free-From Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-donut-cakes.md) - [Snack-Sized Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bundt-cakes.md) - [Funfetti Cake Donut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-cake-donut-mix.md) - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Free-From Donut Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-maida-donut-cake.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Swirled Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirled-batter.md) - [Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dessert-bars.md) - [Grain-Free Birthday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-donuts.md)