The Top Flavour Trends in Baking Right Now

From classic comforts to bold new pairings, here’s what’s making waves in kitchens this year.

Baking trends come and go, but every so often a flavour captures bakers’ imaginations and ends up everywhere, from cupcakes to cookies, layer cakes to loaf tins. Right now, there’s a delicious mix of nostalgic comfort and creative twists taking centre stage.

Here are the top flavour trends to inspire your next bake.

Pistachio – The LuxuryNut Everyone’s Talking About

Pistachio is having a major moment. Its naturally vibrant green colour and rich, nutty taste work beautifully in cakes, pastries, and buttercreams. Pair it with raspberry for a fruity pop, or layer it with chocolate for something indulgent.

Try it with:

• Pistachio and rose cupcakes
• Pistachio cream-filled choux buns
• Pistachio and chocolate brownies

👉 Use Honeyberry Pistachio Flavour to capture the taste without shelling or chopping.

Maple – Sweet, Warm, and Comforting

Maple isn’t just for pancakes. It brings a warm, earthy sweetness to bakes and pairs beautifully with pecans, cinnamon, or even bacon for adventurous bakers.

Delicious ideas:

• Maple pecan tart
• Maple and cinnamon loaf cake
• Maple cream sandwich biscuits

👉 Our Honeyberry Maple Flavour makes it easy to add a drizzle of maple magic to any bake.

Lemon – Zesty, Bright, and Forever in Style

Citrus is a year-round favourite, but lemon is especially popular right now for its fresh, sharp zing, perfect for cutting through sweetness. Think lemon and elderflower cakes, lemon poppyseed muffins, or tangy lemon cheesecakes.

Inspiration:

• Lemon drizzle traybake
• Lemon and blueberry scones
• Lemon tart with meringue peaks

🍋 Enhance the flavour with Honeyberry Lemon Flavour or Freeze Dried Lemon Peel Powder.

Salted Caramel – The Sweet-Salty Star

It’s been trending for years, but salted caramel is still stealing hearts. The balance of rich, buttery caramel and a hit of salt makes it irresistible in buttercream, brownies, and even macarons.

Tasty pairings:

• Salted caramel and chocolate tart
• Salted caramel apple cake
• Salted caramel fudge brownies

👉 Get that flavour in seconds with Honeyberry Salted Caramel Flavour.

🧁 Ready to Bake on Trend?

From the refined nuttiness of pistachio to the indulgent pull of salted caramel, these flavours are everywhere in baking right now. Whether you’re making a simple loaf cake or a towering layer cake, adding a trendy flavour twist can take your bakes from good to unforgettable.

💡Tip: Keep a small collection of flavour extracts in your baking cupboard, so you can explore trends without the hassle of sourcing rare or seasonal ingredients.