# Cartoon Cat Donuts Fork to Belly's Recipe for Pusheen Donuts Celebrates Adorable Animated Felines By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pusheen-donuts References: [forktobelly](http://www.forktobelly.com/2016/02/18/pusheen-donuts/) & [pusheen](http://www.pusheen.com/) These homemade Pusheen donuts were created to celebrate the cartoon cat's birthday last week. While many people are probably familiar with Pusheen thanks to [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai), the animated feline also has her own blog. The recipe comes from Courtney at the food blog Fork to Belly. If you love donuts and [cat gifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand) (basically if you are an avid Internet user), you can make your own Pusheen donuts at home. The cat appearance is made by sticking almonds into donut holes to create ears and a face, and then placing them back into the middle of a donut. The piping requires a significant amount of skill, so this recipe is probably unsuitable for novice bakers. The vanilla bean cake donuts are adapted from [Hummingbird High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-cleaning-device). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Homemade Character-themed Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and online recipe platforms to create and promote homemade character-themed desserts that cater to the growing demand for unique and personalized treats. - **Social Media-inspired Food Trends:** Opportunity for food bloggers and influencers to create and share recipes inspired by popular social media characters, attracting a wider audience and increasing engagement. - **Creative Food Presentation:** Opportunity for restaurants and food establishments to experiment with fun and visually appealing food presentations, attracting customers and enhancing their dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer customized character-themed desserts, attracting customers who are looking for unique and personalized treats. - **Food Blogging and Influencer Marketing:** Opportunity for food bloggers and influencers to create and promote recipes inspired by popular social media characters, attracting a larger audience and potentially collaborating with brands. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants and food establishments to innovate in terms of creative food presentation, creating memorable experiences for their customers and differentiating themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Bear-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bear.md) - [Summery Carrot Cake Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-doughnut.md) - [Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-donuts.md) - [Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-doughnut.md) - [Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-misdo-halloween.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Donut Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pon-de-digda.md) - [Funfetti Cake Donut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-cake-donut-mix.md) - [Pink Donut-Resembling Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-donut-cookies.md) - [Collaboration Kawaii Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-lorens-hello-kitty.md)