# Decadent Decomposing Cakes These Compost Cupcakes are for Chocolate-Lovers with Green Thumbs By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compost-cupcakes References: [cupcakestakethecake.blogspot](http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.ca/2012/04/would-you-eat-compost-cupcake-made-with.html) & [cupcakeroyale](http://www.cupcakeroyale.com/compost-cupcake.php) Cupcake fans and earth-lovin' mommas will get a kick out of these daringly decadent Compost Cupcakes. Created by the baking wizards at the Seattle-based bakery 'Cupcake Royale,' these eco cakes feature some of the best ingredients around. Boasting a little something for everybody and a novel appearance that is hard to pass up, these faux soil treats will please even the most discerning cupcake aficionados. A veritable smorgasbord of delectables like coconut, vanilla cake crumbs, [coffee, oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oggs-treats) and even a light sprinkling of [potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-collection), these Compost Cupcakes have got it going on. To add to the cake's earthy appearance, a sprinkle of mint is added as a final flourish. Aptly titled and fit to bursting with a wide variety of yummies, these garden-centric confections will have green thumbed snackers grinning ear to ear. Delicious, playful and cleverly styled, these treats offer an unexpectedly tasty take on the traditional stomach-turning compost heap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Desserts:** Creating desserts with sustainable ingredients and eco-conscious packaging presents opportunities for environmentally friendly businesses. - **Novelty Cakes:** Designing unique and eye-catching cakes can attract customers looking for Instagram-worthy desserts. - **Gourmet Cupcakes:** Exploring new flavors and textures in cupcakes can appeal to food enthusiasts seeking innovative dessert options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly desserts by offering compost cupcakes and other sustainable treats. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate novelty cakes into their occasions, providing memorable dessert options that wow attendees. - **Catering:** Catering companies can tap into the market for gourmet cupcakes by offering a diverse range of flavors and textures, catering to different tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Friendly Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-cake-cupcake-mix.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Earthy Dessert Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dirt-cake.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Powered Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-cupcakes.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Ganaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ganache.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md)