# Flirty Duo Desserts These Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes Are Deliciously Girly By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-polka-dot-macaron-cupcakes References: [raspberricupcakes](http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2012/04/heart-polka-dot-macarons-vanilla-bean.html) Add a little girly kitschiness to your dessert table with these stunning Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes. Carefully crafted by the baking blogger Steph, from the gorgeous blog 'Raspberri Cupcakes,' these precious sweets are the perfect treat for any bridal or baby shower. A memorable combination of two world famous confections, these tempting treats will have your guests swooning. These souped-up sweets started out as harmless [vanilla bean and blueberry cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake). The cakes were then adorned with a healthy swirl of [vanilla buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake) in a fetching baby pink color. Positioned atop this sugary decadence is a darling turquoise [heart-shaped macaron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons) decorated with a few white heart sprinkles. The result is a captivating confection that you'll long to taste but hate to destroy. Flirty, bubbly and fun, these Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes are sure to inspire more than a few girly squeals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kitsch Desserts:** The trend of playful and nostalgic desserts can inspire bakeries to experiment with unique flavor combinations and visually stunning designs. - **Combining Classic Sweets:** Innovative bakers can combine famous confections to create new and exciting treats, enticing customers with interesting combinations. - **Themed Treats:** Creating desserts for specific occasions, such as bridal or baby showers, allows bakers to market their products for specific events and attract more customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can take advantage of the trend of kitschy and unique desserts to set themselves apart in a competitive market and attract a wider customer base. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can provide their clients with creatively themed treats that match the theme and aesthetic of the event, creating a memorable and cohesive experience for attendees. - **Catering:** Catering companies can offer unique and visually stunning dessert options to help make their events stand out and impress attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavours-of-love.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Romantically Indulgent Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-discovery-double-chocolate-pink-cookie.md) - [Lemonade-Inspired Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes.md) - [Limited-Edition Strawberry Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company.md) - [Handmade Romantic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguettes-valentines-day-treats.md) - [Collaboration Gin-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordons-divine-duo-cupcakes.md) - [Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-strawberry-raspberry-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md)