# Canned Meat Cakes Get Adventurous and Indulge in these Eyebrow-Raising Spam Cupcakes By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-cupcakes References: [cupcakeproject](http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2012/06/spam-cupcakes-sweet-and-salty-delight.html) The adventurous blogger Stefani, from the off-the-wall blog 'Cupcake Project,' created these eyebrow-raising Spam Cupcakes. Yes, Spam! And yes, I am talking about the [canned luncheon meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-eggs-spam). What makes these wacky cakes even more intriguing is that Stefani even made the Spam from scratch. That may sound like an oxymoron, but it's true. These perplexing cakes are comprised of a homey [spice cake batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake) spiked with pineapple and pieces of homemade Spam. Stefani added a healthy piping of spiced cream cheese frosting topped with a sprinkling of candied Spam, and just like that, Spam Cupcakes were born. Stefani describes the flavor as pleasantly salty-sweet and not scary at all. While it may take a touch of courage to chow down on these strange cakes, it sounds like the flavor richly rewards the brave. If salty-sweet is the way to your heart, give these Spam Cupcakes a try. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Meat Products:** Creating unconventional meat-based dishes can generate novelty and interest in a crowded industry. - **Unusual Flavor Combinations:** Incorporating unlikely flavor pairings can create unique taste experiences and attract adventurous customers. - **Premium Convenience Foods:** Developing high-quality convenience foods with unexpected ingredients can appeal to consumers looking for quick but elevated meal options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on developing unique and unconventional dishes to attract new customers and set themselves apart from competitors. - **Canned Food:** Canned food manufacturers can innovate and experiment with new product development and ingredients to create a new market and grow their sales. - **Bakery:** Bakery shops and cafes can attract customers by featuring unusual and innovative flavors in their pastry and cake offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Canned Holiday Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figgy-pudding.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-figgy-pudding.md) - [Canned Ham-Filled Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spamtastic-sandwich.md) - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Lunch Meat-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spamalulu-pizza.md) - [Storybook Food Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-eggs-spam1.md) - [Spicy Umami Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang.md) - [Culinary Dice Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-yahtzee.md) - [Korean-Style Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-korean-bbq-flavored.md)