# Cake Batter Rice Krispies This 'Baked From a Box' Cupcake Recipe Look Too Good for Words By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-from-a-box-cupcake-recipe References: [bakedfromabox.blogspot](http://bakedfromabox.blogspot.ca/2012/08/cake-batter-rice-krispie-cupcakes.html) This 'Baked From a Box' cupcake recipe combines two mouthwatering dessert favorites into one concise dessert confection. The result of this cupcake and cake batter combination is none other than the Cake Batter Rice Krispies. This confection features a cake batter flavor, creamy pink icing and [gooey, sweet rice krispies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-square). Combine the traditional ingredients needed to create traditional rice krispies with the less traditional ingredient of [cake batter mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cake-mix). Spoon these gloriously sugar-filled creations into [mini-muffin trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites) and let set. Individuals are free to decorate these confections like cupcakes or keep it simple without icing. These adorable bite-sized goodies look deceivingly like cupcakes, but trust me there will be no disappointment when this Baked From a Box cupcake recipe is followed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cake Batter Flavored Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert companies to create new cake batter-flavored products and menu items. - **Combining Dessert Favorites:** Opportunity for restaurants and food manufacturers to experiment with combining two popular desserts into one unique treat. - **Miniature Desserts:** Opportunity for catering businesses and event planners to feature bite-sized desserts that mimic larger desserts for a visual wow-factor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to experiment with incorporating rice krispies into their dessert offerings. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to produce pre-made cake batter rice krispie treats for convenient snacking options. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to feature miniature cake batter rice krispie treats as a unique dessert option for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Individual Birthday Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-confetti-krimpets.md) - [Chilled Pour-and-Bake Batters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krusteaz-batters.md) - [Sprinkle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix.md) - [Cereal-Infused Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-cupcake-kit.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Rice Cereal-Studded Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-milk-chocolate-n-cereal-bunny.md) - [Nutty Chocolate Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-baking-mixes.md)