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Expressive Animal Confections

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bakerella's Panda Cupcakes are the Cutest Way to Get Your Sugar Fix

— April 24, 2012 — Lifestyle
The queen of cute confections Bakerella whipped up these darling and expressive Panda Cupcakes. Made using everyday pantry items, these endearing edibles are simple to replicate at home for the animal-lover in your household. Bakerella's fun and easy-to-follow decorating how-to will ensure you'll be chowing down on these cuddly treats in no time.

Comprised of rich chocolate cakes slathered in a velvety vanilla buttercream, these Panda Cupcakes get their good looks from strategically placed chocolate chips and a sparing smattering of cocoa sprinkles. Rolled in clear crystal-style sprinkles, these charming cakes glisten ever so slightly. Add even more life to your Panda Cupcakes by using an edible ink pen to create eyes.

Cute, clever and easy to replicate, these precious cakes pay tribute to those loveable and cuddly bamboo munchers.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Animal-inspired Treats - There is an opportunity for bakeries and confectioners to create more animal-inspired treats that are visually appealing and easy to replicate at home.
2. DIY Confection Decorating Tutorials - There is an opportunity for social media influencers and content creators to share more DIY decorating tutorials that are simple to follow and use everyday pantry items.
3. Edible Ink Pen Usage - There is an opportunity for the creation of more edible ink pens for home baker usage when it comes to decorating sweet treats such as cupcakes and cakes.
Industry Implications
1. Baking Industry - There is an opportunity for the baking industry to innovate by creating more pre-packaged mixes and premade edible decorations that can be used to create animal-inspired treats easily at home.
2. Confectionery Industry - There is an opportunity for the confectionery industry to create new lines of animal-inspired confectionaries that are visually appealing and use high-quality ingredients.
3. Stationery Industry - There is an opportunity for the stationery industry to develop more edible ink pens that are safe to use on sweet treats, making them accessible to home bakers and cake decorators.
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