# Mythical Creature Cake Pops The Starbucks Unicorn Cake Pop is Here for a Limited Time By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-cake-pop References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/05/21/starbucks-pours-new-iced-guava-passionfruit-drink-adds-new-unicorn-cake-pop/) & [starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com) The limited-edition [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-cake-pop) Unicorn Cake Pop has been unveiled by the cafe brand as one of its latest dessert creations that will offer consumers with a delicious way to indulge their interest in the namesake mythical creature. The cake pop is achieved with a creamy vanilla cake that's infused with confetti sprinkles before being molded into the shape of a unicorn. The treat is then covered in a white chocolate icing before being finished with the magical likeness of the mythical creature. The Starbucks Unicorn Cake Pop is likely to be a hit amongst younger consumers with a penchant for unicorn-inspired foods that have continued to grow in popularity over the past several years thanks to their whimsical profile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mythical Creature Foods:** Starbucks has capitalized on the growing trend of fantasy and mythical creature-inspired foods by creating their own limited edition Unicorn Cake Pop. - **Interactive Desserts:** The Starbucks Unicorn Cake Pop has taken inspiration from the growing interactive dessert trend by creating a fun, visually appealing and tasty treat that consumers can enjoy. - **Personalized Desserts:** With the combination of customizable icing and the fun, creative unicorn design, Starbucks has sparked innovation in the personalized dessert industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Café Chains:** Café chains can take inspiration from Starbucks and create their own line of interactive, visually appealing desserts to drive sales. - **Event Planning:** The unicorn cake pop trend can be incorporated into event planning, providing visually appealing, interactive desserts that perfectly cater to a magical or fantasy-themed event. - **Food Blogging:** With the rise of mythical creature-inspired foods, food bloggers can explore and share various Unicorn cakes inspired by the limited edition Starbucks Unicorn Cake Pop, igniting their audience's taste buds with new and creative ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-cake-pop.md) - [Mythically Inspired Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops.md) - [QSR Pineapple Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-cloud-cake.md) - [Raccoon-Shaped Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-cake-pop.md) - [Mythical Creature Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-pop-unicorn-wonder.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-crispy-bar.md) - [Whimsical Unicorn-Inspired Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-dreams-slush.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cake-pop.md) - [Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-unicornilicious.md)