# Train-Inspired Cupcake Trays These Train Baking Cups ae Perfect for a Kid's Birthday Party By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-baking-cups References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/the-cupcake-express-baking-cups-train-load-of-fun.php) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/cupcake-express-baking-cups.aspx) The set of train baking cups make cooking delicious treats fun and kid-friendly. The colorful train comes with four coaches -- blue, green, purple and red -- so popular favorite colors are covered. Instead of having a full tray of a dozen or more [cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites) where there will be leftovers, this one is perfect for a child's sleepover with her closest friends. Because each car is separate, you have the freedom to make a [variety of flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-kit) and not worry about cross-contamination or mixes bleeding into each other. This is ideal for hosting parties where some kids may have allergies such as peanut or gluten ones. The train baking cups will be available in October 2013 and cost $17. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Train-inspired Baking Products:** Opportunity to disrupt the baking industry by introducing more fun and kid-friendly themed baking products. - **Customizable Cupcake Trays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create customizable cupcake trays that allow for different flavors and accommodate dietary restrictions. - **Allergy-friendly Baking Accessories:** Opportunity to disrupt the baking industry by creating specialized baking accessories that cater to individuals with allergies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Industry:** Potential to disrupt the baking industry with innovative and themed baking products. - **Party Supply Industry:** Opportunity to disrupt the party supply industry by creating customizable and themed baking accessories. - **Children's Product Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create allergy-friendly baking products that cater to children with dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Rainbow Sprinkle Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-little-bites-chocolate-party-cake-muffins.md) - [Instant Gratification Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tinies.md) - [Plush Toy-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-squishmallows-cupcakes.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Easter Hunt-Themed Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-hunt-cupcake-kit.md) - [Fireside Snack Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md)