# St. Patricks Dessert Reinterpretations The Red Velvet Revisited Post Revisits a Classic Treat By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-15 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-revisited References: [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-revisited/) & [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com) The Red Velvet Revisited Bakerella post does a reinterpretation of the classic dessert. In place of red food dye is the green variety, used here in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. While this does mimic popular [red velvet recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cookie-sandwich), often in high demand by readers of the blog, the entry delivers many of its most essential elements but with a few green-hued twists. To produce these treats, one will need [Shamrock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-o-puss)-themed sprinkles, cream cheese and of course, [green food coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-green-dozen). Together Bakeralla made 22 cupcakes in total, though the recipe can be tampered with as desired. The final product is one that is often stacked at bakeries and grocery stores, albeit with a St. Patrick's Day appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Green-theme Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and food bloggers to create innovative desserts using green food coloring and St. Patrick's Day themes. - **Revisiting Classic Recipes:** Opportunity for recipe developers to reinterpret popular desserts with unique twists, attracting readers and satisfying demand. - **Holiday-inspired Treats:** Opportunity for bakeries and food retailers to create themed products for holidays, catering to seasonal celebrations and increasing sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique holiday-themed desserts into bakery offerings to attract customers and increase sales. - **Food Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing and sharing creative recipes with unique twists on classic desserts, engaging readers and growing audience. - **Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating and marketing holiday-inspired treats to boost sales during festive seasons and attract holiday shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Holiday-Themed Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-st-patricks-day.md) - [St. Patrick's Day-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-leprechaun-doughnut.md) - [Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-donuts.md) - [Festive Green Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-st-patricks-day.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [Matcha Patty's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-pattys-mini-cloud-cake.md) - [Shamrock-Inspired Frog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-o-puss.md) - [Green Soft Serve Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dole-soft-serve.md) - [Green-Hued Springtime Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-cookie.md)