# Sweet Tattoo Treats Sugary Inkspiration for Badass Bakers By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-v-evil-cupcake-tattoos-inked-cake-war References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Cupcakes and tattoos are seen together a lot; they’re mostly tattoos of cupcakes, but I’ve also found a rather awesome cupcake decorated with a tattoo. I am not sure why there is so much cupcake tattoo action--especially evil cupcakes, but it is clear there is a massive cult following. I can’t think of anything less evil than a cupcake, but regardless, this strange fad has delivered me some awesome research results. For me, it is the cupcakes decorated with the tattoos that exude the real wow factor. They are really clever, really cute and you can show the dedication of a tattoo with no pain and no ink. Image Credits: [Flickr](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/672276289_9be43fda26.jpg) | [Photobucket](http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll104/GreenEyedLillies/goodandevilcupcakes.jpg) | [Wordpress](http://cupcakejones.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/black-tattoo.jpg) | [MySpace](http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/CupcakeSarahCait/tattoos/cupcake.jpg) |[Flickr](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/168132681_8908fe86ea.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2619555810_06804644c6.jpg?v=0) | [Tatu](http://www.tatutattoo.com/img/portfolios/allie/cupcake.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Cupcake Tattoo Culture:** An opportunity for tattoo artists to tap into a new market of clients or for bakeries to offer tattoo inspired cupcakes. - **Edible Ink Printing Technology:** New machinery and options for printing edible ink designs onto baked goods. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Cupcake shops, bakeries, and tattoo studios partnering to create unique experiences for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo:** Tattoo artists can offer tattoo inspired cupcakes and cross-promote tattoo and bakery services. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can tap into the cupcake tattoo culture to offer unique and trendy designs for their clients. - **Printing:** Innovations in edible ink printing can lead to new machinery and options available for the bakery industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattoo Design Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook.md) - [Hybrid Snickerdoodle Cookie Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-cookie-cupcake.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md)