# Spooky Tree Cupcakes These Eerie Deserted Tree Halloween Sweets are Ideal for Parties By M | Published 2014-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sweet References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1052615/spooky-deserted-tree-cupcakes-recipe) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) If you're hosting a festive Halloween party this season then these creepy deserted tree cupcakes are Halloween sweets that you should be for sure making. Each cupcake is decorated to look like a decaying tree in a spooky candy corn graveyard. To make these [Halloween cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-inspired-cupcake) begin by making a deliciously sweet [chocolate cake base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-chocolate-chip-muffins). Once the cupcakes are cooked in individual muffin tins, cover each cake with a layer of chocolate frosting. Stick strips of black licorice into the center of the cupcake so the candy stands upright to represent tree branches. Then surround the perimeter of the cupcake with a layer of candy corn to represent a fence. You can add edible fondant tombstones too for an added spooky touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Halloween-themed Desserts:** Opportunities to create new Halloween-themed desserts that are unique and engaging for consumers. - **Edible Fondant Decorations:** Innovative edible fondant decorations can be used to create intricate designs on cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. - **DIY Party Food:** The rise of interest in DIY party food opens up opportunities for unique and customizable desserts that cater to specific parties or events. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities within the food and beverage industry to create Halloween-themed desserts or offer customizable DIY party food options. - **Bakery:** Innovative edible fondant decoration technologies can be applied to cakes and cupcakes in bakeries for more visually appealing products. - **Event Planning:** Customizable DIY party food options can be marketed under event planning services as a unique and engaging feature for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu.md) - [Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-bakery.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sprinkle.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-caramel-ding-dongs.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-les-jours.md)