# Cheese-Infused Cakes These Parmesan Sour Cream Cupcakes Boast a Complex and Delicious Flavor By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-sour-cream-cupcakes References: [cupcakeproject](http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2012/01/parmesan-sour-cream-cupcakes-with.html#more) The brilliant blogger Stefani from the intriguing blog Cupcake Project created these curious Parmesan Sour Cream Cupcakes. This cheesy take on the classic airy Angel Food cake makes for a slow-melting salty/sweet symphony. The delicate cakes are topped with a hefty helping of lush [Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-frosting). Although a Parmesan-spiked cake may sound strange, I have a funny feeling that the salty subtle flavor of the beloved Italian cheese would cut through and tame the sweetness of the cake and frosting. If over-the-top sugary treats make your teeth tingle, these Parmesan Sour Cream Cupcakes are just what the doctor ordered. The raspberry flecked frosting adds a touch of color to the confection. The addition of fruit adds a touch of tang to the cupcake's flavor profile. Intriguing, eyebrow raising and terribly tempting, these Parmesan Sour Cream Cupcakes are a lush and complex indulgence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cheese-infused Desserts:** The trend of incorporating cheese, such as Parmesan, into desserts creates unique flavor profiles and disrupts traditional sweet treats. - **Savory-sweet Combinations:** The trend of combining sweet and salty or tangy flavors creates complex taste experiences, opening up opportunities for innovation in the dessert industry. - **Fruit-infused Frostings:** The trend of adding fruit to frosting not only adds a pop of color, but also enhances the overall flavor profile of desserts, creating space for innovation in frosting flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** The bakery industry can tap into cheese-infused desserts and other unique flavor combinations to attract customers and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Catering:** The catering industry can capitalize on the trend of savory-sweet combinations to create unique and memorable menu offerings for events and occasions. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can innovate in the area of frosting flavors, incorporating fruit for added interest and appeal to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Cupcake-Shaped Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pizza-cupcake.md) - [Festive Cheese Wheel Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-wheel-cake.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Aged Cheese Tart Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano-tart.md) - [Collaboration Pickle-Flavored Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-cupcake.md) - [Tangy Tzatziki Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tzatziki-cheesecake.md) - [Cupcake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Blue Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Cheese-Frosted Taro Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taro-cake.md)