# Snack Chip-Flavored Cupcakes The Baked by Melissa x Sunchips Cupcake Collection Has Three Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-collection References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114169-sunchips-baked-by-melissa-announce-lto-cupcakes) & [sunchips](https://www.sunchips.com)  The Baked by [Melissa x Sunchips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-inspired-cupcake) cupcake collection has been created in collaboration between the brands as a series of limited time offerings that capture the flavor of the namesake snack product in a new way. The baked goods feature a bite-sized cupcake format that feature the flavor of Frito-Lay's Sunchips in every bite to give them a sweet and salty taste profile. The cupcakes com in three varieties including [Honey BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-twists) that's inspired by Sunchips Honey BBQ, Harvest Cheddar inspired by Sunchips Harvest Cheddar and Garden Salsa inspired by [Sunchips Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunchips-solar-eclipse) Salsa. Co-Founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa Melissa Ben-Ishay spoke on the Baked by Melissa x Sunchips cupcake collection saying, "Growing up, SunChips were always one of my favorite snacks—the iconic wave shape and the classic Harvest Cheddar and Garden Salsa flavors were staples for so many of us who grew up in the ’90s. When I’m creating cupcake flavors for Baked by Melissa, I always draw inspiration from nostalgic desserts and childhood memories, so partnering with SunChips was a natural fit. It was so much fun to bring those flavors to life in cupcake form—along with the new Honey BBQ flavor." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Snack Chip-inspired Desserts:** The fusion of snack chip flavors with traditional desserts like cupcakes opens up innovative flavor profiles that cater to adventurous eaters. - **Limited-time Collaborative Collections:** Brands collaborating on limited-time flavor collections attract consumers eager for novelty, which enhances market engagement and drives buzz. - **Nostalgia-driven Product Development:** Leveraging nostalgic flavors from popular childhood snacks enhances emotional connections with consumers, making products more appealing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore merging traditional sweets with savory snack elements to create unique, hybrid treats. - **Snack Foods:** Snack food brands venturing into collaborations with dessert companies can revitalize classic flavors and offer unique product experiences. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Consumer packaged goods companies can capitalize on nostalgia and cross-product innovation to rejuvenate brand interactions and elevate customer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bar-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-inspired-cupcake.md) - [Plush Toy-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-squishmallows-cupcakes.md) - [Collaboration Pickle-Flavored Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-cupcake.md) - [Collaborative Coffee Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-x-jacks-coffee.md) - [Lemonade-Inspired Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes.md) - [Convenient Cupcake Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites.md) - [Cheesy Tomato-Flavored Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-jack-garden-tomato-flavor.md) - [Game Day Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-and-kinder.md) - [Celebratory Solar Eclipse Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunchips-solar-eclipse.md)