# Early Morning Munchies This Pop-Tart Cupcake Recipe Combines the Best of Breakfast & Dessert By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tart-cupcake References: [thecaramelcookie](http://thecaramelcookie.com/2010/04/pop-tart-cupcakes-2/) & [thecaramelcookie](http://thecaramelcookie.com/) Recently featured on the food blog 'The Caramel Cookie' was a tempting Pop-Tart Cupcake recipe. This decadent dessert combines two of my favorite meals -- breakfast and dessert -- into one seriously tempting treat. Using the [blueberry flavored breakfast bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-marshmallow-hot-cocoa), the Pop-Tart Cupcake Recipe consists of a vanilla cake batter, a [swiss meringue buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-cinnamon-roll-poptarts) blue frosting and a chunk of Pop-Tart on top! While this recipe is overloaded with sweetness it also extremely aesthetically pleasing. Great for birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, this cupcake will definitely appeal to all baking enthusiasts. The Pop-Tart Cupcake recipe is a sure way to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Breakfast-dessert Fusion:** Combining the best of breakfast and dessert to create innovative and indulgent treats. - **Decadent Dessert Mashups:** Creating unique and mouthwatering desserts by combining familiar and beloved flavors. - **Aesthetic Sweet Treats:** Designing visually appealing desserts that are perfect for special occasions and celebrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for bakeries, cafes, and restaurants to offer creative and irresistible dessert options. - **Event Planning:** Creating custom dessert menus for parties, weddings, and special events that feature unique and eye-catching treats. - **Home Baking:** Providing inspiration for home cooks and bakers to experiment with innovative dessert recipes and elevate their baking skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Breakfast Pastry Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-and-kellanova.md) - [Toaster Pastry Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-original-donut-shop-poptart.md) - [Romantic Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-sweet-swirl-cupcake-poptarts-bites.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-1.md) - [Collaborative Breakfast Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pop-tarts-cookie.md) - [Donut-Flavored Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-donuts.md) - [Iconic Bakery Staple Reinventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-poptarts.md) - [Oversized Party-Ready Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-party-pastry.md)