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Exceptionally Chromatic Desserts

The Rainbow Bright Cupcakes Feature an Assortment of Colors

— March 15, 2013 — Special
These Rainbow Bright Cupcakes feature an assortment of vibrant colors. They have been made by the Bakerella blog in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day, effectively breaking with standard treats that are mimic the all-green scheme of the holiday.

Absent here is the pot of gold that often stands at the end of St. Patrick's Day-themed desserts. What is instead present is an assortment of sprinkles, vanilla batter, white icing and sugar cookies. It was upon these rounded sugar cookies that rainbows were drawn, done here by way of a marker set. As Americolor Gourmet Writing Pens were used, these cookies are edible and moreover festive, building upon the hype that will surround this weekend's Shamrock celebrations.
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Dessert Trend - The demand for vibrant and visually appealing desserts is on the rise, providing an opportunity for innovative bakers to create exceptional chromatic treats.
2. Breaking Holiday Color Conventions - Breaking away from traditional holiday color schemes, like an all-green St. Patrick's Day theme, opens up possibilities for dessert makers to create unique and unexpected treats.
3. Edible Marker Design - Using edible markers to draw designs on desserts presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance the visual appeal and personalization of baked goods.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery Industry - The bakery industry can tap into the colorful dessert trend and experiment with unique and visually appealing treats to attract customers and meet their demands.
2. Event Catering Industry - Event caterers can incorporate the breaking of holiday color conventions into their dessert offerings, providing clients with unexpected and memorable treats for special occasions.
3. Edible Ink Industry - The edible ink industry can explore the use of edible markers for designing desserts, offering innovative and convenient tools for bakeries and consumers to create personalized treats.
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