# Filling-Focused Baking Molds Bakeshapes Muffin Molds Let You Make Custom Muffin Tops By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakeshapes-muffin-molds References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/nerd-cakes/bakeshapes-muffin-tins-make-baking-fun/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/17ae/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611) Bakeshapes Muffin Molds allow you to bake like a pro without the need for professional training or fancy equipment. These muffin tins come with special caps that shape the rising pastry into a variety of different designs. Although the designs of the muffin tops are different, the one thing they all share is the ability to be quickly and easily filled. The Bakeshapes Muffin Molds are wonderfully easy to use. All you need to do is fill the tins with cake or [muffin mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-bread-muffin-mix) and then affix the tops. The rising dough is self-shaped and, after cooling, the muffins are ready to be filled with [cream cheese, icing, jam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti) or whatever else you so desire. The tins work with any muffin pan, although the tops only seal over the tins included in the Bakeshapes packages. The Bakeshapes Muffin Molds are on sale now for $21.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Baking:** Opportunity for innovative baking products that allow users to easily create custom designs and fillings. - **Convenient Baking Tools:** Opportunity for the development of baking tools that simplify the baking process and allow for quick and easy filling. - **DIY Pastry Design:** Opportunity for products that enable non-professionals to create professional-looking pastry designs without specialized training or equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Baking Supplies:** Opportunity for baking supply companies to offer unique baking molds and tools that cater to the demand for customizable and convenient baking. - **Kitchen Appliance:** Opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop innovative baking tools and accessories that enhance the baking experience and simplify the process of filling pastries. - **Home Baking:** Opportunity for the home baking industry to provide consumers with products and tools that empower them to create professional-looking pastries with ease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Wholegrain Muffin Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-muffin-tops.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Muffin Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffin-kit.md) - [Egg-Based Snack Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffin-maker.md) - [Cheesecake Muffin Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-muffin-mix.md) - [Non-Stick Oven Baking Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-baking-mats.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Cupcake Batters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunnie-cakes.md) - [Stuffed Pancake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro-stuffed-pancake-maker.md) - [Comprehensive DIY Baking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-tools-set.md)