# DIY Savory Gumbo Cupcakes Fat Tuesday Meets Mardi Gras with This Gumbo Cupcake Recipe By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-12 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gumbo-cupcakes References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/celebrate-fat-tuesday-with-gumbo-cupcakes) & [cupcakeproject](http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2013/01/mardigrascupcakes.html) These gumbo cupcakes remind me of a time that I attempted so sweeten up a pepperoni pizza by adding marshmallows. Much like that eclectic mix, it's actually much more delicious than it sounds. Seriously, marshmallows on a pizza was awesome. The gumbo cupcakes are achievable with a recipe from Steffani Pollack of The Cupcake Project. Pollack is something of a cupcake mad scientist, having created other bizarre savory/sweet recipes such as cupcake chicken nuggets, [cupcake sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andouille-sausage-pizza-rolls), and chocolate chip grilled cheese sandwiches. The recipe calls for an eclectic mix of spices and sweets, including a gumbo-flavored glaze. The [garnished shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cajun-style-shrimp) is the (figurative) cherry on top of the cupcake. Fat Tuesday just got a little fatter with this fascinating gumbo cupcake experiment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory-sweet Fusion:** The gumbo cupcakes showcase the trend of combining unexpected flavors to create unique culinary experiences. - **Eclectic Flavor Combinations:** The recipe's use of a gumbo-flavored glaze and garnished shrimp exemplifies the trend of mixing diverse ingredients to create innovative dishes. - **Unconventional Cupcake Variations:** The gumbo cupcakes highlight the trend of expanding the traditional cupcake concept to include savory flavors and ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product development opportunities by experimenting with unconventional flavor combinations like the gumbo cupcakes. - **Culinary Arts:** Chefs and culinary professionals can leverage the trend of savory-sweet fusion to create inventive and unexpected dishes like the gumbo cupcakes. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Restaurants and catering services can offer unique menu items, such as the gumbo cupcakes, to attract adventurous eaters and stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Mardi Gras Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigis-cupcakes.md) - [Savory Cupcake-Shaped Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pizza-cupcake.md) - [Seasonal Salted Pecan Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-salted-pecan.md) - [Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-cupcake.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md) - [Sweet Pina Colada Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-colada.md) - [Celebratory Mardi Gras Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mardi-gras-bakery-specials.md) - [Fireside Snack Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups.md) - [Autumnal Apple Crumb Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cream-crumb.md)