# Boston Cream Donut Cupcakes These Cupcakes are a Hybrid Version of the Famous Boston Cream Donut By M | Published 2013-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/175209905626551564/Boston-Cream-Pie-Cupcakes) If you love the famous [Boston](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-x-dunkin) cream donut, these Boston cream donut hybrid cupcakes are a great way to try the same delicious cream donut in a new way. This Boston cream cupcake will definitely get foodies salivating. The cupcake batter is a deliciously golden and flaky dough that mimics the taste of a traditional donut. Once the cupcakes have been baked, they are sliced in half and filled with a huge helping of traditional yellow Boston cream filling. Then, each cupcake is dipped in a thick layer of mouth-watering milk chocolate and quickly flipped over so that the chocolate oozes down the sides. While this Boston cream cupcake is quite a bit smaller than your usual Boston cream donut, it does not lack any of the flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Desserts:** The combination of traditional desserts into hybrid creations presents opportunities to appeal to adventurous foodies and create buzz on social media. - **Creative Cake Decorating:** Experimenting with unique flavors and creative cake decorating techniques can lead to viral sensations and increased customer engagement. - **Alternative Treats:** Offering alternative versions of traditional desserts using healthier or niche ingredients can capitalize on consumer demand for healthier options and cater to specific dietary restrictions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can take advantage of the trend towards hybrid desserts by offering unique and creative treats to stand out in a competitive market and drive traffic to their stores. - **Catering:** Catering companies can capitalize on the viral potential of highly creative and Instagram-worthy desserts to attract new clients and showcase their abilities. - **Food Truck:** Food trucks can differentiate themselves from traditional dessert vendors by offering alternative desserts that appeal to dietary restrictions and health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Dessert Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drakes-boston-creme-yodels.md) - [Cake-Inspired Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-pancakes.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Cafe Dessert Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-brownie-batter-creamer.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md)