# State-Shaped Pie Plates The Fifty United Plates Proudly Offer Bakers a Way to Shape Their Desserts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifty-united-plates References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/fifty-united-plates/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/177783243/the-fifty-united-plates) [Round pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie) are so last season; Fifty United Plates help to add a quirky bit of character to your baked goods by shaping them like your favorite or home state. Created by the Corbe Company, Fifty United Plates are each crafted from fine porcelain and come in -- you guessed it -- 50 different styles that range from Alabama all the way down to Washington. If you're hankering to start a new collection of [baking goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-baking), the Fifty United Plates fit together to form the entire country and will delight bakers of all ages. The Fifty United Plates were created as a [patriotic nod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpie-patriotic-pies) to home states and national pride; buy your home state for yourself or a loved one to show the love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **State-shaped Baking:** Opportunity for creating unique and personalized baking products that cater to people's love for their home state. - **Quirky Baked Goods:** Increasing demand for unconventional and visually appealing baked goods that stand out from traditional round pies. - **Patriotic Home Decor:** Growing trend of incorporating patriotic elements into home decor, such as state-shaped pie plates. ### Where This Applies - **Baking Supplies:** Potential for baking supply companies to introduce a new line of state-shaped baking products. - **Food Gifts:** Opportunity for food gift companies to offer state-shaped pie plates as unique and personalized gifts. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can tap into the trend of patriotic decor by offering state-shaped pie plates as decorative items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md) - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Nostalgic Baking Tool Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-baking.md) - [Intricate Golden Bakeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeycomb-loaf-pan.md) - [Collaborative Digital Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-home.md)