Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss are offering a new way for hot chocolate lovers to appreciate one of the most comforting flavors of the fall and winter season with its new Hot Cocoa Cake Mix. The rich cocoa cake can be prepared by adding a few fresh ingredients like eggs, water and oil.
To top the cocoa-flavored cake off, hot chocolate lovers will want to spread on a layer of the new Duncan Hines Swiss Miss Creamy Hot Cocoa Frosting and a handful of marshmallows.
This year, as people have brushed up their skills in the kitchen as a result of more time spent at home, this festive treat has the potential to inspire new holiday traditions at home.
Hot Cocoa Cake Mixes
Swiss Miss' Festive Cake Mix Turns a Comforting Drink into a Sweet Treat
Trend Themes
1. Hot Cocoa-flavored Desserts - There is an opportunity for companies to create or expand hot cocoa-flavored dessert offerings to tap into the popularity of comforting fall and winter flavors.
2. DIY Cake Mixes - The success of this cake mix demonstrates the demand for convenient and easy-to-make dessert options that can be prepared at home.
3. Celebrating at Home - With more people spending time at home, there is a growing trend of creating new holiday traditions centered around food and entertaining.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore creating or expanding their hot cocoa-flavored offerings, which have a potential market boost in colder months.
2. Baking Supplies - As the demand for easy-to-make desserts grows, companies that offer baking supplies such as cake mixes and frostings have the opportunity to capitalize on this trend.
3. Home Entertainment - With the trend of celebrating at home, companies that offer at-home entertainment experiences have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of this trend.