# Party Cup Cakes These Delicious Cake Bites are Shaped Like Red Plastic Drinking Glasses By M | Published 2014-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-cups References: [tablespoon](http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/red-cup-cakes/e04f9cfb-e14c-4aa1-a707-7d5c7c730cbf/) & [tablespoon](http://www.tablespoon.com/) Relive your college drinking days with this [fun cake party cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-rings-celebration-cake) tutorial that teaches you how to decorate cupcakes to look like the infamous red plastic drinking glasses. To make these red plastic cup cakes begin by baking a tray of [chocolate cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups) from a box. Then stack two of the cupcakes together and slice them down to size so that they look like a cylinder plastic cup. Cover the cupcakes in a [layer of bright red fondant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-kit), using chocolate icing as glue, that is longer than the stacked cupcakes. Add a layer of white fondant to replicate the cup's rim. Then fill the remainder space of the fondant cup with caramel or a yellow-colored icing to replicate the look of beer. These would be great to bring to any house party as a fun dessert snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Replica Desserts:** Create desserts that replicate popular party items or decorations for an added element of fun. - **Fondant Decorating:** Incorporating fondant into desserts in creative ways to create unique designs or shapes. - **DIY Party Treats:** Creating your own party treats at home using basic ingredients and simple techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries could offer themed desserts that replicate popular party items to cater to customers looking for unique and fun treats. - **Event Planning:** Creating themed desserts for events to add to the overall ambiance of the party. - **Food Blogs:** Food bloggers could share tutorials on creating DIY party treats such as these party cup cakes for their readers to try at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-cupcake.md) - [Picnic-Ready Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cups.md) - [Game Day Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-and-kinder.md) - [Brightly Colored Party Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hefty-party-cups.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Convenient Cupcake Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites.md) - [Rainbow Sprinkle Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-little-bites-chocolate-party-cake-muffins.md) - [Collaboration Gin-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordons-divine-duo-cupcakes.md)