# Cereal-Clad Cakes These Lucky Charms Cupcakes Are Loaded With Good Fortune By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-cupcakes References: [cupcakestakethecake.blogspot](http://www.cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-birthday-betty-white-plus.html) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150475217481581&set=a.413123741580.191800.350235626580&type=1&theater) Popular Cupcake chain aptly named [Yummy Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yummy-protein-shots) chose to see this past Friday the 13th as a sign of good luck by offering these limited edition [Lucky Charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-miyu-lucky-charm-collection) Cupcakes to their customers for one day only. These cute cakes sported the marshmallow-laden breakfast food atop a mound of mint green buttercream. The simple vanilla cupcakes were amped up by their unusual topping. People are often polarized when it comes to Friday the 13. Some believe it to be a bad omen while others spend the day wishing for their heart's greatest desires. No matter what camp you fall into, it's safe to say that these [Lucky Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-packaging) Cupcakes are painfully cute. Here's hoping Yummy Cupcakes will be inspired to offer these charming cakes again, so that those who missed out the first time around can still get a touch of the luck in the near future. Cute, clever and terribly tempting, these Lucky Charms Cupcakes are the tastiest way to ensure your good fortune. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Limited Edition Desserts:** Creating limited edition desserts can generate excitement and increase customer demand. - **Unconventional Toppings:** Exploring unusual and eye-catching toppings can make desserts stand out and attract new customers. - **Crossover Collaborations:** Partnering with well-known brands, such as Lucky Charms, to create unique desserts can create buzz and reach new audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can take advantage of the trend of limited edition desserts and create unique offerings to attract customers. - **Cupcake:** Cupcake shops can experiment with unconventional toppings to differentiate themselves and draw attention. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore collaborations with popular brands to create innovative products and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cereal-Studded Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallow-creme-ft-lucky-charms.md) - [Springtime Cereal-Topped Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallow-creme-cookie.md) - [Rainbow Marshmallow Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-gems-cereal.md) - [Haunted Marshmallow Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-limited-edition.md) - [Chromatic Marshmallow Cereal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-products.md) - [St. Patrick's Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-dessert.md) - [Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-packaging.md) - [Marshmallow Cereal Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-latte.md) - [Color-Changing Marshmallow Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-hidden-dragon.md)