# Villainous Cartoon Cakes Elise Strachan's Minion Twinkies are Despicably Delicious and Adorable By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elise-strachan References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376162/An-Adorable-And-Yummy-Recipe-For-Twinkie-Snacks-That-Look-Like-Minions/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxytOEPP99jj8mqVGAO7haQ) YouTuber Elise Strachan of 'My Cupcake Addiction' added an iconic cartoon confection to her roster of cupcakes and cake creations. The [Minion Twinkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-6) are Strachan's latest innovation and they are as sweet as they are sinister. Uploaded to her popular YouTube channel, this recipe turns Twinkies into edible versions of the 'Despicable Me' Minions. Using yellow chocolate, blue icing and other sugar-filled ingredients, Elise Strachan was able to recreate the adorable characters. As explained in her video, this recipe is a no-bake dessert and only requires heating for the melting of the chocolate. Once that stage is complete, the rest is dipping, drying and drawing with icing. These lovable characters are easy to make and easier to consume. To make your own Minion Twinkies, follow Elise Strachan's detailed video tutorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon-inspired Desserts:** Opportunities for bakeries and food bloggers to create fun and innovative cartoon-themed desserts that appeal to all ages. - **Edible Character Creations:** Opportunities for food artists to create and sell custom edible characters for special occasions and events. - **Convenient No-bake Desserts:** Opportunities for food companies to create more no-bake dessert options that are easy, fast, and require minimal preparation time. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of cartoon-inspired desserts by offering a wider selection of unique and creative themed treats. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can attract new followers by creating and sharing their own cartoon-themed dessert recipes, adding a fun and playful twist to their content. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can expand their offerings to include more no-bake dessert options, tapping into the growing demand for convenient and easy-to-prepare treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-doughnuts.md) - [Extra-Chocolatey Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lovers-twinkies.md) - [Animation-Themed Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-and-despicable-me-4.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkies-candy-canes.md) - [Character-Themed Candy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range.md) - [Cryptocurrency-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkcoin-snack-cakes.md) - [Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products.md) - [Premium Cartoon Character Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-studio.md) - [Dual-Flavor Movie-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-celebration-cake.md)