# Creamsicle-Filled Cakes These Ice Cream Cupcakes Make a Delicious Frozen Treat By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cupcakes References: [bakingbites](http://bakingbites.com/2011/07/creamsicle-ice-cream-cupcakes/) These Ice Cream Cupcakes combine the best of both worlds of ice cream and cake creating this heavenly frozen dessert. The cupcakes are modelled after the [classic cream-filled orange popsicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bell-ice-cream-orange-swirl) that is a popular selling summer snack. The cupcakes are actually orange-flavored cupcakes that are filled with a [vanilla ice cream inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-summer-treats) and then topped by an [orange-flavored glaze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-donut-holes). They are made for the freezer so that you can bake these treats fresh and still serve them cold. So if you need to cool down or you are just in the mood for a chilled sweet snack, then put your baking skills to the test and whip up a batch of these Ice Cream Cupcakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Ice Cream-filled Cakes:** Opportunity for a bakery to create unique frozen desserts by combining ice cream and cake in innovative ways. - **Fruit-flavored Cupcakes:** Opportunity for bakeries to experiment with different fruit-flavored cupcakes to create refreshing and unique treats. - **Flavored Glazes:** Opportunity for bakers to create new and exciting glaze flavors to enhance the taste and visual appeal of their confections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of ice cream-filled cakes and create innovative frozen desserts to attract customers. - **Ice Cream:** Ice cream manufacturers can explore collaborations with bakeries to create ice cream-filled cakes using their unique ice cream flavors. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from the trend of flavored glazes by incorporating them into a variety of products, such as pastries and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamsicle-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-and-cream.md) - [Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-cake.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Ice Cream Truck-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudsonville-ice-cream-little-debbie.md) - [Retro Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orange-cream-float.md) - [Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cream-cheese.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md)