# Mini-Me Morsels DIY 'Cupcake' Cupcake Toppers are Trippy Dessert Doppelgangers By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cupcake-toppers References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/05/cupcakes-on-cupcakes/) & [confessionsofacookbookqueen.blogspot](http://confessionsofacookbookqueen.blogspot.com/2010/05/cupcake-cupcake-toppers.html) These mini 'Cupcake' cupcake toppers are a mouthful to say and a mouthful to eat. These delightful dessert doppelgangers make for [munchies that are just too cute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elis-cheesecake-bakery-cuties) to pass up. These DIY 'Cupcake' cupcake toppers are the creation of the Cookbook Queen, and can be seen on her foodie blog. The best part about these 'Cupcake' cupcake toppers is that they are DIY and achingly easy to achieve. Check out the featured gallery for some design inspirations of your own [doppelganger desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **DIY Dessert Toppers:** An opportunity for companies to create and market easy-to-make dessert topper kits for at-home use. - **Cute Food Trend:** Companies can develop creative, adorable food products that are easy to make and share on social media. - **Dessert Design Inspiration:** Opportunity for innovation with dessert designs that mimic other foods or objects, creating a unique and playful twist on traditional desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of cute, creative desserts to tap into the social media-driven market. - **Home Baking:** Companies specializing in home baking supplies can create and market new products for DIY dessert toppers, such as pre-made frosting shapes or edible decorations. - **DIY and Craft:** The DIY and craft industry can include dessert design and toppers as a new category for creative and easy-to-make projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md)