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April 30, 2025

A Taste of the Tropics in Every Slice

As the seasons shift into longer days and warmer nights, consumer cravings follow suit. Spring and summer are all about freshness, fruitiness, and zingy flavours—and the latest food trends are backing that up. According to Tastewise insights, there’s a clear rise in demand for light, fruity desserts with zesty notes and vibrant, lighter colours, especially across bakery categories.

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A Taste of the Tropics in Every Slice

Inspired by one of the UK’s most iconic cocktails, this traycake is a delicious, alcohol-free twist on a summer favourite. Made with a light coconut sponge, layered with coconut flavour icing and pineapple compote, then topped with lemon sauce and crunchy coconut chips—this dessert is sunshine on a plate.

 

Whether you’re catering for cafés, restaurants, or dessert counters, the Virgin Pina Colada Traycake brings a bold pop of flavour, texture, and tropical flair that customers will love.

 

That’s why we’re excited to unveil the latest addition to our seasonal line-up: the Virgin Pina Colada Traycake.

Cocktail Culture Meets Cake Innovation

Our innovation isn’t just seasonal—it’s cultural too. According to the 2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, there’s a growing shift in how younger consumers enjoy their drinks and desserts:

  • 35% of Gen Z now prefer cocktails over beer
  • 48% say they would choose a cocktail over champagne
  • And the Pina Colada ranks as the #2 most popular cocktail in the UK this year

By tapping into this cocktail craze, our traycake captures the nostalgic, indulgent flavours of a Pina Colada—without the alcohol, making it a perfect pick for a wider audience including younger consumers and family-friendly settings.

Lighter, Brighter, Better

At Mademoiselle Desserts, we’re always looking to stay one step ahead of changing consumer preferences. Our new Virgin Pina Colada Traycake is more than just a dessert—it’s a response to a growing appetite for fresh innovation in the bakery space.

So as customers look for light, tropical, and visually appealing desserts this season, we’re serving exactly that—with all the flavour and none of the fuss.

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