# Spicy-Sweet Thanksgiving Cakes This Flavorful Dessert Incorporates Apple, Thyme & Salted Caramel By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-cake References: [spoonforkbacon](http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2015/10/apple-and-thyme-cake-with-a-salted-caramel-buttercream/) This Thanksgiving cake has it all: fruit, spice and salted caramel. The apple and thyme cake with [salted caramel frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-sheet-cake-mix) incorporates all the familiar flavors of Thanksgiving cravings. The warm, rich taste and fluffy texture are perfect for fall days and even better if you have a trunk full of apples from a day at the orchard. Inspired by the taste of caramel apples, the sweet and salty caramel frosting complements the [apple pieces peppered throughout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble) the cake's base. The Thanksgiving cake can be garnished with any combination of [fall-themed treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finishing-sugars), but the recipe suggests apple chips, toffee bits and white chocolate balls. This Thanksgiving cake is a beautiful addition to any table, perfectly capturing the spirit of the holiday in both look and taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Fall-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and home bakers to incorporate fall flavors into desserts. - **Creative Cake Frostings:** Opportunity for cake decorators to experiment with unique and unconventional frostings. - **Personalized Cake Decorations:** Opportunity for personalized cake decorations to cater to various dietary restrictions and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to create unique fall-inspired desserts for customers. - **Home Baking:** Opportunity for home bakers to experiment with fall flavors in desserts. - **Cake Decorating:** Opportunity for cake decorators to offer unique frostings to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thanksgiving-Themed Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Spiced Seasonal Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Roasted Chestnut Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chestnut-cake.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-thanksgiving-doughnuts.md) - [Fall-Themed Cake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-cheers-to-autumn.md)