Desserts are a favorite part of any meal and with bakers working towards satisfying consumer needs, in a world led by Instagram, there are bound to be some trends. A key piece to keeping customers coming back and to attracting new ones is to stay on top of these trends that are shaping their tastes and choices. 2021 has to lead to a new era of baking, with smart and functional flavors and reducing food waste. So let’s look at some of the key trends in baking paving their way for the year.
Let’s go through The Top Baking Trends For The Year 2021
Healthy Snacking
2020 has given rise to a completely different way of snacking. With the downtime, some of us used it to focus and fitness and some of us added a few notches onto our belts. Whichever one you are it’s a blessing that with the onset of 2020 bakers have introduced healthy snacks for those guilt-free indulgences in days. And with the added nutritional value in snacks these days, they are worth every penny making this baking trend quite the blessing
Bread! Not just for breakfast
Bread is generally considered a breakfast staple or something as an accompaniment to a fancier dish. But bakers these days are throwing off their notions on how difficult it is to make good bread and exploring the world of what this baked delight has to offer. Bakers are sharpening their skills to further explore this baked good and working towards the far more exquisite creations like a buttery brioche, dainty Danishes, and all things layered, sweet, and stuffed.
Flavors of the world
With limited international travel on the cards this year, the best way one can take a trip by experiencing the flavors from all over the world. Bakers have always been inclined to creations that are grounded in rich culture and tradition, with flavors from the Middle East, China, and Japan leading the pack. With the ongoing travel restrictions, we can extend this trend to continue giving all flavor enthusiasts to experience flavors from the world without even leaving the comfort of your kitchen. From New York to Tokyo the world is your delicious dessert bowl.
The Age Of Vanilla
Vanilla is a classic flavor that will never go out of style. However particularly this year Vanilla can be seen on the rise. With bakers exploring flavors that help in masking any odd unusual flavors that may occur naturally while using “healthier” ingredients vanilla seems to be the prime flavor of choice. Along with the growing popularity of healthy, allergy-free, or plant-based cooking vanilla is the queen on the board.
Oil change
Made viral by the delicious olive oil cakes of Little House confections, these fluffy cakes have pushed olive oil to the limelight. The use of olive oil has gained popularity not only because it’s the healthier option but the use of olive oil brings out the unique fruity flavor of your delicious baked goods.
Easier recipes
Minimal ingredient bakes, doing more with less is also another baking trend that gained popularity in 2021. Bakers are prioritizing top-quality ingredients in comparison to fussy, multi-step recipes. One-bowl recipes and becoming more resourceful with ingredients in the pantry reigned supreme this year. Though it started in the year 2020 this trend continues to be relevant as people focus on sustainable living.
Waste not, Want not
Consumers are growing increasingly aware of food waste and its moral and financial implications. We are all guilty of food waste. Consumers often purchase too much, letting food go bad before consumption or simply not reusing leftovers. What was perceived as useless scraps are now being turned into beautiful bakes. So save that over-ripe banana and bake yourself a delicious banana bread.
Crackling Combos
If a sweet and salty mix of desserts is your thing, the year 2021 is just for you. From ice cream fries to Danish dessert pizza, and potato snacks covered in milk chocolate or caramel, the year is set to offer some exciting combinations. One if the recent baking trends of 2021 yet a very successful one.
Nostalgia Bakes
Classics cakes have seen a huge resurgence, as they have more traditional flavors A Black Forest gateau will always be a favorite. If baked goods weren’t comforting enough before, adding a hit of nostalgia will help. Delicious bakes that bring us back to a time where everything was just a little bit easier and it is undeniably a baking trend that keeps on coming.
Let’s go Vegan
Appetite for vegan-friendly baked goods shows no sign of slowing down. Plant-based options will continue to take more space in the mainstream. The rise is partly due to ‘part-time vegans’ or ‘flexitarians’ as consumers look to reduce their intake of animal-derived products. This is a trend that will remain a talking point for the next decade. This has recently been added as one of the baking trends of 2021
The bakery industry is experiencing significant innovation in the search for the perfect balance between offering healthy and indulgent products. With new recipes being created on a daily and bakers adding a twist to existing recipes it’s a great year to indulge in baked goods.