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# Creamy Carrot Snack Cakes
Little Debbie's New Swiss Cake Rolls Come in a Carrot Cake Flavor

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-03-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-cake
References: [delish](http://www.delish.com/food/a58587/little-debbies-carrot-swiss-cake-rolls/)

With the Easter holiday just around the corner, [Little Debbie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-roll) has debuted new carrot cake-flavored Swiss cake rolls. Perfect for kids or adults with a sweet tooth, these spiced snack cakes are the ultimate Easter treat.

The new seasonal Carrot Cake Rolls from Little Debbie's are a springtime take on the brand's classic Swiss cake rolls. Instead of chocolate cake, the rolls are made from a spiced carrot cake topped with buttercream frosting. Packaged in a festive Easter box and individually wrapped for easy snacking, the creamy cake rolls are a deliciously sweet option for springtime snacking.

Available from [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-christmas-tree-cakes-ice-cream), Little Debbie's Carrot Cake Rolls demonstrate that warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger don't have to be reserved for the fall season.

Image Credit: Little Debbie's.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Seasonal Spiced Snacks:** There will be a growing demand for seasonal spiced snacks that cater to holidays and special occasions throughout the year.
- **Alternative Flavors in Classic Snacks:** Innovative food companies have the opportunity to experiment with beloved snack recipes and introduce new flavors that appeal to adventurous palates.
- **Individually Packaged Snacks:** As people continue to prioritize convenience and portability in their snack choices, there will be a need for more individually wrapped and portion-controlled options.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the demand for seasonal spiced snacks and introduce unique, alternative flavors in classic snacks that appeal to different taste preferences and dietary needs.
- **Packaging:** The packaging industry has the opportunity to develop new, convenient ways to package snacks that cater to the changing needs and priorities of today's consumers.
- **Retail:** Retailers have the opportunity to stock and promote seasonal snacks and alternative flavors to attract shoppers who are looking for something new and exciting.

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