# Free-From Foodservice Cake Slices The We Love Cake Portions Come in Two Ready-to-Eat Recipes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-love-cake-portions References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/bells-of-lazonby-expands-free-from-portfolio-with-single-serve-we-love-cake-launch) & [we-love-cake](https://we-love-cake.co.uk)  These We Love Cake portions have been announced by the brand as a series of ready-to-eat cake products that will allow consumers to easily enjoy a baked good out of the house. The [foodservice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-thaw-serve-brownie-sheets)-ready cake slices come in two varieties including Raspberry Ripple and Chocolate Orange, which are each gluten-free, wheat-free and milk-free to work well for a variety of consumer dietary requirements. The [single-serve cake slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyrus-olearys-mini-cheesecakes) will allow consumers to easily enjoy the bakery item from more places than ever to accommodate increasing interest in impromptu cravings and treat occasions. Head of Marketing Josh Boydell-Smith spoke on the We Love Cake portions saying, "Launching the single serve into [Central Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meld) is a significant step in strengthening our presence across UK foodservice. We’re seeing clear demand from operators for products that are both commercially efficient and inclusive, and these single-serve slices have been designed to deliver on both." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Free-from Single-serve Bakery:** Growing consumer preference for individually packaged, allergen-free desserts is enabling portable baked goods that cater to diverse dietary needs. - **Foodservice Portable Indulgence:** Products designed for grab-and-go consumption are expanding indulgent occasion options beyond traditional bakery settings into everyday foodservice outlets. - **Inclusive Allergy-friendly Offerings:** As more consumers seek meals that accommodate gluten and dairy restrictions, brands are formulating mainstream products that prioritize inclusivity without sacrificing taste. ### Where This Applies - **Foodservice Operators:** Operators facing demand for commercially efficient yet inclusive menu items can leverage single-serve, free-from desserts to broaden appeal among diverse customer groups. - **Bakery Manufacturing:** Manufacturers able to produce stable, shelf-ready free-from formulations open opportunities to scale single-serve innovation for both retail and hospitality channels. - **Retail Convenience Channels:** Convenience retailers witnessing increased impulse purchases can benefit from stocking ready-to-eat, allergen-friendly cake portions that suit on-the-go consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microwaveable Indulgence Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-lee-mini-cups.md) - [Strawberry Cheesecake-Inspired Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-crunch-granolas.md) - [Single-Serve Birthday Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-birthday-cake.md) - [Jam-Filled Sponge Cake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-strawberry-jammy-sponges.md) - [Dairy-Free Carrot Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices.md) - [Free-From Fall Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-cake-slices.md) - [Frozen Artisanal Cheesecake Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-english-cheesecake-company.md) - [Convenient Cake Dessert Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-big-cake-bento-boxes.md) - [Whimsical Free-From Cookie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-cookie-mixes.md)