# Vegan Copycat Cupcakes This Ice Cream Cupcake Recipe Remixes a Dairy Queen Favorite By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-cupcake References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/15/ice-cream-cupcake-recipes_n_7587876.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000035) & [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/copycat-dairy-queen-cupcakes-1-year-blogging-anniversary/) Dana Scultz celebrated her blog's one-year anniversary with this ice cream cupcake. Though this dessert looks delicious, it also looks highly recognizable. As a child, 'Minimalist Baker's' Dana loved the ice cream cupcakes sold at Diary Queen. It's no secret that the decadent dessert is a well-liked treat among an array of [Dairy Queen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone) fans. However, those with certain dietary restrictions cannot enjoy the popular cupcake. For a more inclusive mini cake, Dana created her own [dairy-free version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-chocolate-caramel-brownie-nondairy) of the aforementioned cake. Contrary to the iconic cupcake at Dairy Queen, this recipe utilizes coconut milk, vegan chocolate ice cream as well as vegan vanilla ice cream. This cupcake is topped with Oreos, vegan hot fudge, coconut whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Vegan Desserts:** Opportunity to create dairy-free versions of popular desserts for those with dietary restrictions. - **Dairy-free Alternatives:** Potential for developing innovative plant-based substitutes for dairy ingredients in various food products. - **Inclusive Baking:** Demand for recipes that cater to different dietary needs, allowing everyone to enjoy delicious treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating more dairy-free and vegan alternatives in the food industry. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for online retailers to offer a wider variety of vegan desserts and dairy-free products. - **Recipe Development:** Innovation potential in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones to accommodate dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ice-cream-cakes.md) - [Upcycled Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-vegan-ice-cream.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Frozen Oat Milk Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-dessert-cakes.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-ice-cream-cones.md) - [Chef-Crafted Vegan Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinx-sundae.md)