# Fluffy Carnival Desserts Cotton Candy Fudge is Perfect for Themed Parties and Baby Showers By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-fudge References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/food/Cotton-Candy-Fudge-Recipe-35470497) There are many ways to cater an event, but for those who like to adhere to fun themes, perhaps this Cotton Candy Fudge recipe will inspire a [carnival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor) one. Summer might have wrapped up with children back in school, but the spirit can remain alive with the help of this type of decadent dessert. Easy to make, all a person needs is some white chocolate chips, condensed milk, cotton candy flavoring and cotton candy itself. Created by Brandi Milloy of Pop Sugar, the Cotton Candy Fudge recipe is as pretty as it is simple to make. Especially once it is topped with fluffy bits of cotton candy. Of course, sprinkles and other toppers make for great alternatives as well. The pink and blue colors also makes it perfect for baby showers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Themed Desserts:** Creating desserts that fit a theme or event is becoming more popular, like Cotton Candy Fudge for a carnival-themed party. - **Unique Flavor Combinations:** Incorporating unexpected flavors like cotton candy into traditional dessert recipes is gaining traction in the food industry. - **Colorful Desserts:** Colorful desserts that appeal to social media aesthetics, like pink and blue Cotton Candy Fudge, are gaining popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Cotton Candy Fudge and other unique, colorful desserts offer an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create new products or tap into current trends. - **Event Planning:** Themed desserts like Cotton Candy Fudge are perfect for event planners looking to create unique experiences for their clients. - **Social Media Marketing:** Colorful, unique and photo-worthy desserts like Cotton Candy Fudge offer an opportunity for businesses to leverage social media marketing and influencer partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Candy Floss Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Salad Dressing Cotton Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-cotton-candy.md) - [Cotton Candy Cookie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-iced-gems-candy-floss.md) - [Cotton Candy Drink Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-magic-floating-puff-balls.md) - [Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-explosion.md) - [Carnival-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-twinkies.md)