# Creamy Cocktail Cakes These White Russian Cupcakes are Laden with Liquor By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-russian-cupcakes References: [cupcakestakethecake.blogspot](http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2012/01/white-russian-cupcakes-with-vodka-and.html) & [rachelleb](http://www.rachelleb.com/2012/01/13/white-russian-cupcakes/) These White Russian Cupcakes are not just sumptuously creamy they are also a touch tipsy. Clever blogger Rachelle Bowden showed her love for the Kahlua-spiked cocktail by transforming it into a decadent petite cake. The perfect snack for coffee enthusiast, these White Russian Cupcakes are a wonderfully boozy addition to any dessert table. These naughty cakes start out innocently enough as angelic vanilla cupcakes. Their corruption began with a hefty helping of Vodka and Kahlua brushed over top of these devilish cakes. These White Russian Cupcakes are made even more devious with a healthy topping of lush Kahlua buttercream. As a final flourish these cakes were given a sweet sprinkling of shaved chocolate. Lush, complex and intoxicating, these White Russian Cupcakes will, in the most wonderful way possible, rob you of your balance and common sense. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 41% | 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 - **Cocktail Cupcakes:** Opportunity for bakeries to create more alcoholic-infused cupcakes and expand their dessert menu - **Alcoholic Desserts:** Opportunity for restaurants and bars to offer more alcoholic desserts that cater to a growing customer demand. - **Mixology-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for food bloggers and pastry chefs to create innovative desserts inspired by popular cocktails. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Upselling baked products that have a touch of alcohol is a great way to attract millennials and boost sales - **Bar and Restaurant:** Incorporating more alcoholic desserts on the menu can attract a new segment of customers who crave unique and innovative culinary experiences - **Food Blogging and Pastry Industry:** Creating mixology-inspired desserts can bring a new level of creativity and attract a wider demographic of food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-ABV Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-white-russian.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-cupcake.md) - [Cake-Infused Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cake-milk-punch.md) - [Cake-Flavored Spiked Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-whipshots.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-whiskey.md) - [Alcohol-Dessert Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vances-bakery-bar.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarlands-sippin-creams.md)