Bakeries are seeing an increased demand for premium desserts inspired by alcoholic beverages, according to Baking Business, reports CNBC. Small bakeries in particular are cashing in on the trend, which helps them stand out among competitors like Dunkin', Mrs. Fields, and Krispy Kreme.
Manhattan's The Doughnut Project says its boozy doughnut sales have accounted for about 15 percent of its overall sales, which include everything from non-alcoholic doughnuts to merchandise. Other businesses, like New Jersey's Bang Cookies and New York's Prohibition Bakery, offer alcohol-infused cookies and cupcakes. Prohibition Bakery's co-founder Leslie Feinberg believes the boozy baked goods trend is here to stay. "They've existed for a long, long time in various forms, and I think that as we find new ways of incorporating booze into products, we're going to see it more and more." Full Story
Related: Consumers Interested in Cannabis-Infused Food, Drink; Boozy Ice Cream to Boost Growth.
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