【Eat Delicious Food】Nature-Inspired Desserts Catch the Eye – Korean Rainbow Cakes and Cloud Ice Cream Are All the Rage

By / Edited and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

When visiting Korea, in addition to trying must-eat specialties like kimchi pork belly and spicy stir-fried rice cakes, what truly amazes visitors are the various imaginative desserts. The competition among Korea’s many themed cafés and restaurants is fierce, and in order to stand out from the crowd, they pull out all the stops to offer unique dishes that capture the hearts of tourists. In addition to the honeycomb ice cream that was hugely popular not long ago, the latest craze is nature-inspired desserts that incorporate edible clouds, lightning bolts, and rainbows—offering not only novelty but also a taste of imagination.

● Rainbow Cake

Located in a lane in Sinsa-dong, DORÉ DORÉ has taken Korea by storm with its array of vibrantly colored and whimsically shaped cakes. Among the most talked-about recently is the rainbow cake that appeared in the music video of the K-pop girl group SISTAR. With its seven colorful layers—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—this cake boasts an ultra-dreamy appearance. In addition to the rainbow cake, the other pastries and cakes are equally adorable, including ones topped with rock candy on the cream or covered in M&M’s chocolates. They’re sure to drive any dessert lover wild!\nbsp;

● Rainbow Roll Cake / Aurora Toast

Aside from the eye-catching rainbow cake, another rainbow-inspired treat is the rainbow roll cake from FRANK’S in Yongsan District. Its colorful layers are wrapped in a light, not overly sweet cream, delivering the enchanting charm of the rainbow one bite at a time, and it’s especially loved by the younger crowd. Additionally, the shop offers another super popular item—the “Aurora Toast.” Fresh out of the oven, it has a crispy exterior and soft interior. When you tear off a piece, you’ll find healthy surprises inside like walnuts and cranberries. If you're concerned about too much food coloring, FRANK’S also offers other sweet treats such as éclairs, French cream bread, and croissants, which are also very popular. Note that the rainbow roll cake is freshly baked and available daily at 12 PM and 5:30 PM—don’t miss your chance to try it if you’re visiting!\