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Mini box cake concept with raspberry flavour (instant)

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Raspberry red, low in sugar and enriched with fibre: a treat for the eyes and palate that is prepared in no time at all - without eggs.

Long lists of ingredients, hours of stirring, chilling the dough and finally ... chaos in the kitchen? That was yesterday. Today's baking experience is quick, uncomplicated, reliable and flexible. At the same time, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of healthier alternatives - including cakes (1) and muffins. 

Anyone who has already developed products for various diet plans knows that the choice of individual ingredients is not the only thing that counts for a perfect result. Especially when baking, the individual ingredients fulfil crucial functions. Our new IMCD Bakery concept for loaf cakes offers a light and airy mouthfeel and the usual moist consistency, even without the addition of eggs. The baking mix scores with its fruity taste with natural flavours, a bright red colour and great flexibility in terms of preparation. A feast for the senses! 

Try the irresistible fruity flavour and airy consistency.

IMCD mini box cakes – product requirements and raw material challenges 

Our IMCD box cakes, fresh from the application technology laboratory, offer a quick and easy instant solution: prepared in just three minutes and baked in 16 minutes. All you need is sunflower oil and milk. This recipe does not require any eggs at all, which both saves costs and allows maximum flexibility in preparation. This concept is also a healthier alternative, as it is low in sugar. The bake-stable, natural colour ensures an intense, rich red hue. The taste of the mini box cakes is impressive with their fruity raspberry flavour combined with a subtle hint of vanilla. 

Product requirements 

Our IMCD box cakes are a healthier option with delicious flavour, and quick and easy preparation. The shelf life can be extended through the use of enzymes. Thanks to the reduced use of eggs, they are also particularly cost-friendly. 

Technical challenges 

The recipe was optimised to offer improved softness, greater volume and a pleasant mouthfeel. In addition, the cohesion was reduced and the eggs replaced with Alpha Cyclodextrin. 

Red box cake with a heat-resistant, vibrant colour and white icing.

Concept highlights of the IMCD box cake 

  • Very quick and easy preparation  
  • Large volume yield 
  • Extended shelf life through the use of enzymes 
  • Pleasant mouthfeel, moist, tender and airy 
  • Intense, red colour (bake-stable and heat-resistant) 
  • Enriched with fibre 
  • Sugar-reduced 
  • Natural flavours 
  • Nutri-Score (according to new calculation scale (2024)): C

Scattered raspberries lie on a grey surface.

Raw material functionalities 

  • Alpha Cyclodextrin: Replaces the function of eggs for foaming, emulsion and a pleasant texture 
  • Red food colouring: ideal for use in baking applications, vegan alternative for carmin, intense red colour, halal 
  • Cellulose gum: improves stability and reduces syneresis 
  • Soluble corn fibre: used for fibre enrichment and sugar reduction 
  • Whey Protein: High protein content, outstanding digestibility, excellent amino acid profile, neutral flavour, excellent emulsifying properties and very good solubility  
  • Natural flavouring: Used for sugar reduction, Raspberry and Vanilla are natural flavours and provide a fruity, intense taste experience 

Our IMCD Expert:

IMCD Food & Nutrition Expert Kira Odendahl

Kira Odendahl

Junior Application Technologist
Expert for Nutrition, Confectionary & Bakery

In 2022, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Bonn and then obtained a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science. I have been part of IMCD since 2020 and, after more than four years as a working student, I took on the role of Junior Application Technologist in October 2024. I am responsible for the Nutrition, Confectionery and Bakery segments.
As a former competitive athlete and sports student, I am particularly interested in developing nutritious and health-promoting concepts that also provide enjoyable flavour experiences in everyday life.


Sources:

  1. https://www.innovamarketinsights.com/de/trends/backwaren-trends-2024/
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