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Whimsical Winged Cakes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Butterfly Cupcakes are a Tasty Way to Welcome Spring

— March 5, 2012 — Lifestyle
Now that winter is mercifully moving on, why not celebrate the coming spring with these vibrant and playful Butterfly Cupcakes? Crafted by the incomparable Bakerella, these exuberant confections are sure to help shake you out of your cold weather slumber. Bursting with all the color of a fresh spring garden, these Butterfly Cupcakes are a delicious reminder that beautiful balmy months lay ahead.

The simple vanilla cupcakes are adorned with a vibrant butterfly comprised of moulded candy coating and a strategically placed jelly bean. If you want a full tutorial on how to create these Butterfly Cupcakes you'll have to pick up Woman's Day April issue where Bakerella was lucky enough to be featured. If you have a baby shower, spring soiree or engagement party on the horizon, whip up a batch of these sweet winged beauties for the occasion and you'll be the toast of the party.

Playful, bright and fun, these Butterfly Cupcakes are the perfect way to welcome back the warmer months.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Desserts - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating other whimsical dessert designs that capture the imagination and delight the taste buds.
2. Spring-themed Treats - Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing a range of spring-inspired treats that appeal to customers looking to celebrate the season.
3. Creative Cupcake Decorations - Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing unique and eye-catching cupcake decorations that elevate the visual appeal of desserts.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery and Pastry - Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating whimsical and seasonal designs into traditional bakery and pastry products.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunities include offering custom and themed dessert options for events such as baby showers, engagement parties, and spring soirees.
3. Publishing and Media - Disruptive innovation opportunities include featuring step-by-step tutorials and recipes for creative dessert designs in magazines and online publications.
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