These Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes are Perfect for Caffeine Fiends
Susan Keefe — January 15, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: kimzkitchen.wordpress & bforbel
For all you cupcake and caffeine fiends there are these impressive Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes. These java-happy cakes were crafted by the talented blogger Kim from the delicious blog Kimz Kitchen. These coffee-spiked cakes are made all the more adorably tempting fit snugly into a clever cupcake sleeve made out of an old Starbucks cup and skewered with a tell-tale green straw.
Emulating the popular Starbucks Caramel Frappucino, these Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes are comprised of an altered version of your usual vanilla cupcakes. The cupcakes are given a shot of java and then taken to a new level of decadence when they are filled with a healthy amount of airy coffee mousse. The petite cakes are topped with a lush Swiss Meringue Buttercream and drizzled with a sumptuous homemade caramel sauce.
The answer to a Starbucks fiend’s prayers, these Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes are the perfect caffeinated indulgence.
Emulating the popular Starbucks Caramel Frappucino, these Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes are comprised of an altered version of your usual vanilla cupcakes. The cupcakes are given a shot of java and then taken to a new level of decadence when they are filled with a healthy amount of airy coffee mousse. The petite cakes are topped with a lush Swiss Meringue Buttercream and drizzled with a sumptuous homemade caramel sauce.
The answer to a Starbucks fiend’s prayers, these Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes are the perfect caffeinated indulgence.
Trend Themes
1. Cupcake Innovation - The trend of creating unique and creative cupcakes, such as the Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes, presents an opportunity for bakeries and confectionery businesses to differentiate themselves and attract customers.
2. Repurposing Packaging - The trend of repurposing packaging, demonstrated by the cupcake sleeve made out of an old Starbucks cup, allows businesses to showcase their sustainability initiatives and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
3. Decadent Desserts - The trend of making indulgent desserts, like the Starbucks Frappucino Cupcakes with coffee mousse and caramel sauce, presents an opportunity for dessert cafes and specialty bakeries to cater to customers' cravings for luxurious treats.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can leverage cupcake innovation trends to create unique, eye-catching treats, attracting customers and increasing sales.
2. Packaging - Companies in the packaging industry can explore opportunities to repurpose packaging materials, providing eco-friendly alternatives and appealing to businesses focused on sustainability.
3. Dessert Cafe - Dessert cafes can capitalize on the trend of decadent desserts by offering a variety of indulgent treats, enticing customers to indulge in luxurious and flavorful sweets.
5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
