California-Based Baker's Donuts Offers a Great Summer Treat
Meghan Young — August 11, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: sactownmag & neatorama
Next time a person passes through Sacramento, California, a stop at Baker's Donuts is a must in order to sample their refreshing and delicious ice cream donuts. The perfect summer treat, it swaps out the typical jelly and custard fillings with the classic frozen dessert to make it as practical as it is tasty. That is, when it comes to beating the heat.
Dubbed 'ice glazers,' the ice cream donuts are all filled with Magnolia Tropical Ice Cream, a shop based in Pittsburg, which uses California milk and fresh fruit in their recipes. Sactown Magazine writes, "The shop has also fulfilled customers' requests for other wild and crazy spins on the [ice cream donuts], like red velvet doughnuts stuffed with vanilla ice cream, ice cream-filled cronuts topped with Trader Joe’s cookie butter, or tropical-flavored ice glazers sprinkled with Fruity Pebbles cereal."
Dubbed 'ice glazers,' the ice cream donuts are all filled with Magnolia Tropical Ice Cream, a shop based in Pittsburg, which uses California milk and fresh fruit in their recipes. Sactown Magazine writes, "The shop has also fulfilled customers' requests for other wild and crazy spins on the [ice cream donuts], like red velvet doughnuts stuffed with vanilla ice cream, ice cream-filled cronuts topped with Trader Joe’s cookie butter, or tropical-flavored ice glazers sprinkled with Fruity Pebbles cereal."
Trend Themes
1. Ice Cream Donuts Trend - More bakeries and dessert shops are offering ice cream donuts as a refreshing and unique treat for customers.
2. Gourmet Ice Cream Trend - The use of high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients in homemade ice cream is becoming increasingly popular among small batch ice cream makers.
3. Innovation in Donut Fillings Trend - Bakeries are experimenting with non-traditional donut fillings, such as ice cream, to attract customers and create new flavor experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery Industry - Bakeries can capitalize on the growing trend of ice cream donuts as a unique and refreshing treat for summer customers.
2. Ice Cream Industry - Small batch ice cream makers can innovate by using high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients to create unique and gourmet ice cream flavors.
3. Dessert Industry - Innovative dessert shops can stand out in a crowded market by experimenting with non-traditional donut fillings and creating new flavor experiences for customers.
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