# Rich Cocoa Planter Desserts Enjoy Gardening With the Potted Espresso & Salted Caramel Mud Cakes By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potted-espresso-salted-caramel-mud-cakes References: [sweetapolita](http://sweetapolita.com/2012/10/potted-espresso-salted-caramel-mud-cakes/) Turn gardening into a fun and delicious food adventure with these potted espresso & salted caramel mud cakes. [Chocolate cupcake batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunnie-cakes) is mixed up and actually baked in the 3-inch terracotta pots. The pots must be washed, cleaned and coated with a bit of cooking oil before you pour your batter into them and baked for about 19 minutes. While the cupcakes are still warm, brush on delectable [espresso syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts) to add that special coffee flavor, then you add your salted caramel and chocolate drizzle to the center of your pots. Make the potted espresso & salted caramel mud cakes more authentic by adding candy chocolate pebbles and a dressy mint leaf garnish right in the middle of the gooey chocolate cake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Gardening:** Opportunity for food and drink businesses to develop products that cater to the growing interest in edible gardening. - **DIY Cooking and Baking:** Opportunity for businesses to create DIY baking kits that provide customers with the materials needed to make their own desserts at home. - **Alternative Dessert Presentations:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate in the way desserts are presented and served to customers, such as using terracotta pots and other non-traditional vessels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Drink:** Food and drink businesses can capitalize on the trend of edible gardening to develop products that cater to customers interested in growing and using their own ingredients. - **Home Goods and DIY:** Home goods and DIY businesses can create baking kits that provide customers with the tools and instructions needed to make their own desserts at home. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hospitality and events businesses can incorporate alternative dessert presentations into their menus and offerings to differentiate themselves and provide unique experiences for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Ganache Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pots-co-ganache-pots.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dessert-jar.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2foods-gteau-chocolate.md) - [Picnic-Ready Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cups.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Handcrafted Ganache Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ganache-products.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Ganaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ganache.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md)