# Love-Struck Cakes These Red Velvet Cupcakes are Impaled on Cupid's Arrow By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-18 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cupcakes References: [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/cupids-arrow-cupcakes/) The crafty blogger known as Bakerella created these darling arrow-skewered Red Velvet Cupcakes. The classic confection scores some major presentation points with these love arrows fresh from cupid's bow adding interest to the cakes. Show your sweetie just how love struck you are with these precious pink projectiles. Sure to get you some sugar come Valentine's Day, these sharp cupcake accessories are chock full of kitschy cuteness. The Red Velvet Cupcakes are darling all by themselves with a fetching swirl of smooth [cream cheese frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cookie-sandwich) and a liberal sprinkling of girly heart-shaped sprinkles. The perfect sweet compliment to any Valentine, these Red Velvet Cupcakes will definitely keep you clear of the dog house this February. Cute, clever and captivating, these arrow skewered Red Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect sweet ending to an elaborate [Valentine's Day meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-dessert-boxes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cupid’s Arrow Confections:** Skewered cupcakes that score major presentation points, offering a new way to present cupcakes for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day. - **Kitschy Cuteness:** Adding small cute design elements, such as heart-shaped sprinkles, to classic treats to add a fun new element. - **Crafty Baking:** Creating unique or playful designs with baked goods using simple but creative techniques. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Creating unique and fun designs for cupcakes and baked goods for holidays and special occasions such as Valentine’s Day. - **Catering:** Offering a unique and playful dessert option on catering menus that can be customized for specific events. - **Retail Food Sales:** Providing kitschy, whimsical baked goods to capitalize on special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Pink-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-valentines-day-lineup.md) - [Convenient Valentine's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-no-name-cake.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-for-you-cake.md) - [Romantic Mini Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bundts.md) - [Heart-Shaped Valentine's Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-heart-cake.md) - [Charming Heart-Shaped Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-be-my-valentine.md) - [Romantic Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-sweet-swirl-cupcake-poptarts-bites.md) - [Handmade Romantic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguettes-valentines-day-treats.md)