# Fin-Toting Treats Cucakes and Cashmere’s ‘Shark Bite Cupcakes’ Are Nautical By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-cupcakes References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/shark-bite-cupcakes/) Cupcakes and Cashmere’s ‘Shark Bite Cupcakes’ were made in celebration of this year’s Shark Week. Light purple fins mark the top of the sweet treat here, aligning nautical looks with culinary creations. The recipe followed by Emily Schuman for her Shark Bite Cupcakes is relatively simple. The plain [vanilla base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-inspired-cupcake) was made from a box, one that can be purchased at a standard grocery store. Homemade buttercream frosting was dyed blue with food coloring, another staple home to basic supermarkets. The most complex component of this dessert was the infusion of strawberry filling into the center of the baked goods. This however can be done with a simple kitchen utensil. The right amount of sprinkles top off the [bite-sized snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brulee-cups), perfect for consumption by the shore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nautical-themed Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and restaurants to tap into the trend of combining sea-inspired designs with sweet treats. - **DIY Dessert Kits:** Potential market for selling pre-made baking kits that allow consumers to create their own customized desserts at home. - **Seasonal Treats:** Opportunity for businesses to create limited-time offerings, such as these Shark Bite Cupcakes, to capitalize on popular events or holidays. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can offer seasonal nautical-inspired treats to attract customers and stand out from competitors. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate nautical-themed desserts into their menus to cater to guests' love for visually appealing treats. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can create DIY dessert kits that offer customers the convenience of pre-made ingredients and the satisfaction of making their own customized treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Shark-Celebrating Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-shark-cookies.md) - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Seasonal Summer Donut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut.md) - [Convenient Cupcake Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Cartoon Character Themed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shark-cake-collection.md) - [Gummy Shark-Garnished Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bait-lemonade.md) - [Lemonade-Inspired Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes.md)