# Sunny-Side up Desserts These Bacon Cupcakes are Topped with an Egg Made of Frosting By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cupcakes References: [foodbuzz](http://www.foodbuzz.com/blogs/4773064-bacon-cupcakes-sunny-side-up) & [thatssomichelle.blogspot](http://thatssomichelle.blogspot.com/2012/01/bacon-cupcakes-sunny-side-up.html) Michelle, the talented blogger behind the food blog That's So Michelle, crafted these adorable and sumptuous Bacon Cupcakes. While cupcakes and bacon are now old pals, these cupcakes deserve a little limelight for their dazzling frosting job. Michelle chose to emulate [bacon's natural companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-pancakes) and topped the porky cakes with a dollop of [buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake) made up to look like a sunny-side up egg. To add to the awesome icing, Michelle placed a butterscotch candy in the center to emulate the sunny yolk of a perfectly fried egg and added a light sprinkling of poppy seeds to serve as a standing for the usual pepper. The result is one tasty cake that will make you do a double take. Kooky, creative and wildly endearing, these egg-topped Bacon Cupcakes are stunners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bacon-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for creating unique and surprising dessert creations using bacon as a key ingredient. - **Food Presentation Innovation:** Opportunity to create visually appealing and creatively presented dishes that captivate customers. - **Unconventional Frosting Techniques:** Opportunity to experiment with unconventional frosting techniques to create eye-catching and delicious desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating new and inventive bacon-infused baked goods. - **Food Photography:** Opportunity to capture and showcase visually stunning and mouthwatering food creations through professional photography. - **Baking Supplies:** Opportunity in developing and marketing specialized baking supplies to facilitate unconventional frosting techniques and creative food presentations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pancake-Based Breakfast Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-egg-and-cheese-pancake-tacos.md) - [Bacon-Themed Pancake Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-graceland-pancake.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Bacon-Topped Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-bacon-bon.md) - [Viral Egg Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights.md) - [Breakfast-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-eggs-shaped-sweet-gummy-candies.md) - [Savory Breakfast Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls.md) - [Egg-Free Caramel Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-caramel-cupcakes.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md)