Cake Trends, Analytics and Statistics

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Food & Beverage Industry Trends Highlights

Cake popularity has changed by 23.04% over the past year. On average, Cake is consumed 2.42 times every year. Market adoption for Cake in restaurants is 33.98% and it is on 3.06% of recipes.

Cake plating ideas from top restaurants

Most popular Cake dishes in restaurants. September 2020 data See More
@milkbarlab
Milk Bar Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)
@glutenfreefoodies_
Milk Bar East Village (Nyc, New York)
@eatgfree
Posh Pop Bakeshop (Manhattan Community Board 2, New York)
@empirecityeats
Sugar & Water Nyc (Astoria, New York)

Fastest rising Cake pairings

The fastest rising ingredients, flavors, and drinks with Cake. September 2020 data See More
#1bean burger
#2flour
83.07%
#3lobster tails
80.97%
#4oats
64.13%
#5oil
40.22%
#6oatmeal
39.92%
#7soda
39.26%
#8cinnamon
37.87%
#9crab meat
34.06%
#10almond milk
31.66%

Food Market Overview for Cake

Cake Growth Over Time

Monitor trends in Cake related conversations over the past year. September 2020 Data
May '19Jun '19Jul '19Aug '19Sep '19Oct '19Nov '19Dec '19Jan '20Feb '20Mar '20Apr '20May '20Jun '20Jul '2000.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.75

  • Annual Growth

    Cake consumption yearly growth rate
    23.04%

  • Annual Consumption Frequency

    Cake is consumed 2.42 times on average every year
    2.42
  • The percentage of the average American diet that Cake represents. September 2020 data

    Market Adoption

  • The popularity of Cake at home vs at restaurants. The dashed black line represents the breakdown of the industry average. September 2020 data

    Home vs Restaurant Consumption

    • Eat In
    • Market Avg.
    • Eat Out
  • Percentage of restaurants that serve Cake

    Popularity in Restaurants

    33.98%
    186,726 of 549,475 Restaurants
    RestaurantMilk Bar Los Angeles
  • 3.06% of recipes have Cake

    Popularity in Recipes

    3.06%
    111,130 of 3,635,380 Recipes
    Top recipeCake marbré au tarama et à la tapenade
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Product & Culinary Innovation Analysis

The upcoming food industry trends for Cake. September 2020 data

Most Popular desserts Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular desserts ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top desserts Ingredients and Pairings
#1cake
75.55%
#2biscuits
6.33%
#3chocolate cake
5.95%
#4cheese cake
2.8%
#5caramel
1.87%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1coconut custard
#2nilla wafers
#3sweet potato pie
#4banana bread
#5chocolate cookies
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1gelato
66.09%
#2tapioca pearls
64.51%
#3fortune cookie
54.83%
#4apple compote
44.79%
#5molten chocolate cake
40.19%
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Most Popular food Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular food ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top food Ingredients and Pairings
#1pastry
27.52%
#2cookie
15.11%
#3meats
11.68%
#4ice cream
9.88%
#5bread
9.43%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1refried black beans
#2yellow corn tortillas
#3mixed chicken
#4panini bread
#5patacon
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#2ice cream
30.26%
#3meats
9.12%
#4crab cake
4.56%
#5seafood
1.07%
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Most Popular spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular spices and herbs ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings
#1chocolate
59.6%
#2vanilla
16.86%
#3cinnamon
6.11%
#4salt
5.77%
#5pepper
2.42%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1greek herbs
#2truffle salt
#3poblano chili
#4organic ginger
#5pretzel salt
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1ghost pepper
90.8%
#2italian parsley
72.39%
#3herbs de provence
68.94%
#4onion salt
66.87%
#5seven spices
58.59%
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Most Popular fruits Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular fruits ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top fruits Ingredients and Pairings
#1berries
32.06%
#2strawberries
18.03%
#3lemon
13.61%
#4bananas
8.32%
#5blueberries
6.57%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1bing cherry
#2bitter orange
#3soursop
#4dried fig
#5dried cranberries
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1longan
72.39%
#2cantaloupe
42.66%
#3apple chips
40.84%
#4gooseberry
36.9%
#5acai berry
33.75%
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Most Popular dairy Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular dairy ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top dairy Ingredients and Pairings
#1cream
32.98%
#2cheese
21.86%
#3butter
19.89%
#4cream cheese
8.35%
#5milk
8.21%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1romano cheese
#2whole milk mozzarella
#3velveeta
#4herb cream cheese
#5danish blue
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1cilantro cream
79.3%
#2farmer cheese
53.99%
#3muenster
44.79%
#4chobani greek yogurt
44.79%
#5mozzarella balls
44.79%
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Most Popular bakery Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular bakery ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top bakery Ingredients and Pairings
#1frosting
29.25%
#2sugar
23.25%
#3flour
8.97%
#4chocolate chips
8.53%
#5rice cakes
7.78%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1croissant dough
#2flour tortillas
#3bread flour
#4baking soda
#5icing sugar
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1rice cakes
18.32%
#2mexican chocolate
7.44%
#3lollipop
5.23%
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Most Popular beverages Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular beverages ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top beverages Ingredients and Pairings
#1coffee
41.2%
#2tea
14.05%
#3soda
13.57%
#4water
8.59%
#5juice
7.45%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1seltzer water
#2diet pepsi
#3peach nectar
#4coffee concentrate
#5yerba mate
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1mineral water
83.44%
#2falooda
60.56%
#3chamomile tea
58.59%
#4purified water
58.59%
#5eggnog
58.59%
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Most Popular vegetables Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular vegetables ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top vegetables Ingredients and Pairings
#1carrots
24.95%
#2potatoes
13.86%
#3beans
11.01%
#4greens
10.87%
#5pumpkin
9.19%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1baby eggplant
#2baby beetroot
#3garden peas
#4idaho potatoes
#5pickle relish
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1pickled ginger
83.44%
#2porcini mushrooms
79.3%
#3pickled red cabbage
76.34%
#4yellow tomatoes
72.39%
#5alfalfa sprouts
72.39%
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Most Popular nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular nuts and seeds ingredients with Cake, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings
#1coconut
25.91%
#2almonds
22.35%
#3peanuts
15.78%
#4pecans
10.04%
#5walnuts
7.57%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1walnuts
63.80%
#2sunflower seeds
63.51%
#3pecans
38.83%
#4cashews
31.17%
#5almonds
27.05%