# Exotic Tapioca Cakes Coconut Tapioca Cake Exhibits Boast Tropical Flavors and Ingredients By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapioca-cake References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/10/31/tapioca-coconut-cake-recipe) & [ming](https://www.ming.com/in-your-kitchen/chapter-7/tapioca-coconut-cake.htm) This version of tapioca cake infuses exotic ingredients for a savory taste. Created by chef Ming Tsai, this cake includes coconut and papaya. Inspired by Damien D'Silva's tapioca cake, Tsai has updated the recipe to provide a more flavorful flair. Though both cakes offer great texture, the original cake was basic in spices and not nearly as exciting as this remake. To deliver a more exotic aspect to his cake, Tsai added [coconut and lime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-coconut-cake) to the ingredients list. To further the fruity aspect, Ming Tsai's Coconut Tapioca Cake is served with a side of [chopped papaya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wixon-flavors), which adds a very unique flavor. Though created by an American restaurateur and celebrity chef, this recipe is of moderate difficulty. To recreate this cake at home, purchase the recipe video on Tsai's foodie site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Ingredients:** Using exotic ingredients in traditional recipes can add a flavorful flair and appeal to consumers. - **Flavorful Remake:** Updating traditional recipes with new flavors and spices can create more exciting and appealing dishes. - **Fruity Fusion:** Combining fruits with traditional dessert recipes can result in unique and delicious flavor combinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore using exotic ingredients to create innovative and unique dishes. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can experiment with remake traditional recipes to offer new and exciting menu options. - **Online Cooking and Recipe Platforms:** Online platforms and recipe websites can provide video tutorials and resources for recreating updated and flavorful desserts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Crêpe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mille-crepes-cake.md) - [Easy Mango Sago Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-sago.md) - [Cheesy Mousse Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taro-mousse-cake.md) - [Taro Cheese-Flavored Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taro-cheese-cake-swiss.md) - [Authentic Thai Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-coconut-pancakes.md) - [Asian-Influenced Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery.md) - [Bubble Tea-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taro-ice-cream.md) - [Specialty Taro Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taro-cheese-cake.md) - [Texturizing Food Product Starches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapioca-starches.md)