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Dessert trends for 2025: three recipes for restaurants – as easy as they are creative

In a glass or on a fork: the dessert creations at the Donecake café in Düsseldorf are setting sweet trends. Dubai is yesterday's news: restaurateurs are scoring points with these dessert trends on their menus. Three trendy recipes for everyday use in restaurants – inspired by Donecake.

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San Sebastiàn cheesecake

The famous San Sebastiàn cheesecake is a bestseller at Donecake and was a central part of the idea for the café in Düsseldorf.

Desserts and cake on a table at Donecake

What's it all about?

  • Donecake in Düsseldorf
  • Recipe for Matcha desserts
  • Recipe for variations of desserts in a glass
  • Recipe for "Lazy Cat" cake
Interior at Donecake
Content:

Matcha-Milk drinks in glass cups

The perfect refreshment: Iced Matcha drinks with

fruity components.

Matcha dessert with mango or strawberry – layered and refreshing

Trend factor: Matcha and fruit, suitable for takeaway, visually appealing. This trendy dessert combines the tart green flavour of matcha with fruity purées and is served in layers in a glass – ideal for café concepts, takeaway or modern dessert menus.

Ingredients (per serving):

  • 2 tablespoons mango or strawberry purée, e.g. by METRO Chef
  • Ice cubes (approx. 5–6)
  • 150 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon fruit syrup (to match the purée)
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 50 ml hot water

Preparation:

  • Pour the selected fruit purée into a glass.
  • Layer the ice cubes on top.
  • Pour in the milk so that the glass is about ¾ full.
  • Add the matching fruit syrup.
  • Stir or mix the matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
  • Carefully pour the matcha liquid over the milk.
  • Serve immediately – the visual layering effect is intentional.

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Yasemin Demir prepares the iced Matcha drinks with fruit puree and syrup.

Layered desserts in a glass

Desserts in a glass: with brownies on the left and with

angel hair pistachio on the right.

Dessert in a glass: Brownie or angel hair pistachio

Trend factor: Layering and texture, customisable, classic dessert with a modern twist

Desserts in a glass are nothing new, but this combination of chocolate, fruit and cream is giving them a textured comeback.

Variation 1: Angel hair pistachio

Ingredients (per glass):

  • Milk chocolate, melted (for the rim of the glass)
  • 2 tbsp angel hair mixed with pistachio cream
  • Fresh strawberry pieces (approx. 4–5)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk chocolate sauce

Preparation:

  • Coat the inside rim of the glass with melted chocolate.
  • Fill with the angel hair and pistachio mixture.
  • Add the strawberry pieces.
  • Top with chocolate sauce.
  • Repeat the layers a second time if desired.

Variation 2: Brownie dessert in a glass

Ingredients:

  • Small brownie pieces
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Milk chocolate sauce

Preparation:

  • Layer the brownie, strawberries and chocolate sauce in the glass.
  • Optional: Garnish the rim of the glass with chocolate.
  • Finally, top with a little brownie crunch.

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Dilek Altintas is preparing the desserts in a glass in Donecake's kitchen.

Lazycat cake
A modern hybrid dessert: the "Lazy Cat" cake.

Lazy Cat – Brownie meets mascarpone and cereal

Trend factor: Hybrid dessert, crunchy and creamy, ideal for the cake counter.

The ‘Lazy Cat’ is a modern hybrid dessert that combines elements of breakfast, cake and layered desserts. Its compact shape makes it ideal for selling at the counter.

Ingredients (for approx. 1 cake / approx. 8 pieces):

  • Brownie dough for the base (e.g. chocolate-based)
  • Mascarpone cream (e.g. 500 g mascarpone + sugar + a little vanilla)
  • Whole milk chocolate glaze
  • Breakfast cereals (e.g. oat flakes)
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Preparation:

  • Bake the brownie base in the desired shape and leave to cool.
  • Spread the mascarpone cream evenly on top.
  • Coat with melted whole milk chocolate.
  • Sprinkle breakfast cereal onto the chocolate layer.
  • Finish with a little cocoa powder and store in a cool place.

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MPULSE: How did you come up with the idea for Donecake?

Hakan Cengiz: "I've been thinking about: What does Düsseldsorf need? Then I decided: Düsseldorf needs a café with a unique concept. We offer all types of cheesecake here, but especially San Sebastiàn."

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MPULSE: What is your recipe for success?

Yasemin Demir: "We bake everything ourselves here, because it simply tastes best."

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MPULSE: What is the most important thing for you at Donecake?

Yasemin Demir: "The most important thing for us is that our customers leave here satisfied."

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