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Diversification of agricultural products is one strategy to increase the added value and competitiveness of local commodities. Avocado (Persea americana) is a tropical fruit that is rich in nutrients, such as healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, the use of avocados in Indonesia is still limited to fresh consumption and simple processing. This research aims to develop an innovative product in the form of avocado-based sponge cake as an effort to diversify agricultural products. The method used includes organoleptic testing. The research results show that the use of avocado in making sponge cake can improve the soft texture, distinctive aroma, color and unique taste. Organoleptic tests show a good level of consumer acceptance with an average score of above 50% in the aspects of taste, color and texture. Apart from that, nutritional analysis shows that avocado cake has a higher content of healthy fats and fiber than conventional cake. Implementation of this product has the potential to open up new market opportunities and provide added value for local avocado farmers.

Mocaf (Modified Cassava Flour) is one type of flour processed local cassava food that is expected to replace wheat flour. Legume flour can be used as a source of protein while enriching the nutritional value of gluten-free cakes. This study aims to make a cake formulation with mocaf flour ingredients fortificated with high-protein legume flour. The study used a two-factor complete randomized design (RAL) with two repeats. Factors used are the comparison of mocaf flour and legume flour (40:60, 50:50, 60:40) as well as variations in the type of legume flour (green beans, kidney beans, soybeans). The best formulation produced by sponge cake with the highest protein content is in the treatment ratio of 40:60 mocaf flour and composite flour with green bean flour types, namely water content 22.65%, ash content 1.38%, fat content 10.65%, protein content 7.28%, carbohydrate content 56.72%, and fiber content 8.32%. Organoleptic tests included 2.46 (dark green), mocaf flavor 2.55 (not too pronounced), legumous flavor 3.29 (slightly flavored), soft texture 2.53 (not too soft), soft texture 2.93 (slightly tender), aftertaste 2.80 (slightly concentrated), off flavor 2.62 (not too deviated), preferred value 2.85 (slightly preferred) and physical development volume expanded by 16.55%.

Despite being rich in protein, fat, and water content, the utilization of tofu dregs remains limited, with entrepreneurs predominantly using it as animal feed, material for making "gembos" tempe, and crackers, which have not significantly contributed to the community's economic welfare. In the Lewirato district, tofu dregs are solely utilized as cattle feed, although its potential to be processed into value-added food products remains largely untapped. Therefore, the objective of this community service initiative is to provide training to the locals on how to process tofu dregs into products such as sponge cakes, okara sticks, and tofu dregs bread with improved packaging and branding. The implementation method encompasses initial surveys, program socialization, training sessions, and evaluation, with the aim of empowering the community to optimize the utilization of tofu dregs as trendy snacks that offer economic value addition.

Tofu dregs cake is increasingly becoming a favorite among the community, creating opportunities for mothers in Lewirato Village to develop it as a home industry. This research reviews entrepreneurship training efforts aimed at teaching mothers how to make tofu dregs cake, with the aim of increasing skills and local economic potential. The implementation method involves demonstration, direct observation, and interviews. This training was carried out involving women from PKK cadres and households around the sub-district. The results showed an increase in skills in making tofu dregs sponge cake and high enthusiasm from the participants. In conclusion, this activity empowers mothers to produce quality tofu dregs cake, reduces dependence on external purchases, and strengthens the local economy.

Meranti sponge cake culinary, started by an ordinary housewife who has a hobby of making cakes so that it is liked by family and even neighbours, eventually became a small business flooded with orders from neighbours. Bolu gulung Meranti is growing rapidly and has even become one of the typical souvenirs of Medan. Product attractiveness is everything that traders/sellers can offer to be noticed, requested, sought after, purchased, consumed by the market as a fulfilment of market needs or desires. The purpose of this study is to examine the background of the existence of Meranti sponge cake culinary, to find out how much Meranti sponge cake is enjoyed, to find out how Meranti sponge cake marketing techniques. This is a qualitative descriptive study with a literature study research method through decision studies sourced from journals of previous research results. The results of the review study show that Meranti's enthusiasts are greatly increasing by around 5% - 10% per year. The marketing techniques carried out by Meranti are improving product quality by innovating, increasing or expanding branches/shopping access (shopeefood, grabfood), making interesting new products so that consumers are interested in trying, increasing the potential of employees to help smooth the selling of Meranti sponge cake.

It is hoped that the gluten free roll cake with dori fish substitute with gotu kola leaf jam can be a snack variant that can be accepted by consumers, as well as provide sponge cake technique knowledge in making roll cake. The aims of this study were: 1) To find out the composition of the ingredients of the gluten free roll cake product, substitution of dori fish with gotu kola leaf jam. 2) Knowing the public's acceptance of gluten free roll cake substitution of dori fish with gotu kola leaf jam. The methods used in this study are library methods, experiments, hedonic tests, laboratory tests and documentation. The experimental stages in this study consisted of 2 stages, namely preliminary research and main research. The results of the study showed that the gluten-free roll cake product with the addition of 25% dory fish was the most preferred product by the panelists. The hedonic test was carried out by 35 untrained panelists who filled out a complete questionnaire. The nutritional content of gluten free roll cake with dori fish substitute with gotu kola leaf jam per 100 g is 44.68% carbohydrates, 22.08% fat, 17.22% protein, and 23.61% fiber. The technique used in making gluten free roll cake substituting dori fish with gotu kola leaf jam is the sponge cake technique. Suggestions that can be given are: 1) It is necessary to calculate the Nutrition Label Reference (ALG) for gluten free roll cake substituted for dori fish with gotu kola leaf jam 2) It is necessary to carry out a cost analysis to find out the basic cost of production and the selling price of the gluten free roll cake substituted for dori fish with gotu kola leaf jam, 3) In subsequent studies dori fish was replaced or substituted with other ingredients.