# Deviously Dangerous Desserts These Shards of Glass Cupcakes Will Make Your Next Party a Scream By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shards-of-glass-cupcakes References: [foodista](http://www.foodista.com/blog/2011/10/17/glass-shard-cupcakes-are-dangerous-desserts) & [confessionsofacookbookqueen](http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/about-me/) If you're not sure what festive treats to serve to your guests this Halloween, look no further than these Shards of Glass Cupcakes. Sure to turn a few heads, these terrifying creations are the handiwork of Kristan from the food blog Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. The blood-soaked sweets are accented with a pieces of sugar glass. These somewhat lethal-looking confectionary sculptures will make a terrifying impact on your lucky guests. The candy glass impales the cake beneath and cherry-infused "blood" oozes out onto a stark white background of vanilla buttercream. As delicious as they are violent, these Shards of Glass Cupcakes are sure to strike a chord with gore ethuisasts everywhere. A batch of Shards of Glass Cupcakes will add a touch of horrific delight to your next Halloween-themed bash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Terrifying Treats:** Incorporating dangerous elements into desserts as a way to make them more exciting for adventurous eaters. - **Gore Desserts:** Creating desserts that simulate violent or bloody scenes and give a horror-themed visual experience. - **Sugar Glass Decor:** Using sugar glass as a way to add an artistic and dramatic element to desserts that can act as both a decoration and a featured ingredient. ### Who This Affects Most - **Baking and Pastry Arts:** Exploring the use of unconventional ingredients and techniques in desserts for a new generation of consumers who crave novelty and shock value. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Offering niche products that cater to the demand for unconventional food experiences beyond traditional gourmet options. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Incorporating, designing and serving themed desserts like these Shards of Glass Cupcakes to create unique and memorable party experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu.md) - [Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cloud-cake.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md) - [Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-halloweenthemed-chocolates.md)