# Bonbon Cake Pops These Deceiving Cake Lollipops Look Like Retro Candy Mints By M | Published 2015-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-mints References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/picks/delight-your-guests-with-stunning-cake-pops/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delight-your-guests-with-stunning-cake-pops) & [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/shipping-sweets/) Famous baking blog Bakerella has come up with this alluring cake pop decorating recipe that transforms the little balls of torte into deceiving [candy mints and bonbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective). The pops filled with techicolor swirled designs are even wrapped in cellophane to complete the look of edible hard candies. Transforming the [cake pops into candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-cake-pop-popcorn) is relatively easy since the [circular shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minis-with-cream) is what ties the two desserts together. The pops are fashioned out of chocolate cake and icing that is then dipped into a white candy coating to create a hard shell. Once dried, the pops are covered in an array of pinwheel swirled designs using edible food coloring markers and then layered with glitter. The final sweets can be wrapped in cellophane bows for an added effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Candyfication of Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to innovate by merging candy and dessert designs. - **Edible Food Coloring Markers:** Innovation opportunity for food manufacturing companies to develop more advanced and convenient eating coloring markers. - **Creative Packaging for Desserts:** Opportunity for packaging companies to explore creative ways to package desserts to make them look more attractive. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend by creating and selling candy-themed desserts. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can innovate by developing advanced edible food coloring markers. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can innovate by exploring new ways to package desserts in attractive ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dubai-Style Macaron Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Spherical Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-pops.md) - [Popping Candy-Infused Cake Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-bn-popping-candy-cake-bars.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md)