Dessert Trends of 2011

Looking back on the world of pastry in 2011, it was a pretty good year.  But there was some not-so-good mixed in according to a few food critics.  What made the list of good and bad??  Find out now!

Up first…cake pops!  While cupcakes are the number one sugary obsession with just about every living, breathing human being, cake pops came in a close second during the past year.  People call these things crack on a stick and eat them like they truly are!!  Personally, I prefer my cake and frosting separate and in layers.  But that’s just me.  Read more about the “worst” food trends (including cake pops) here.

Hello Kitty Cake Pops by Bakerella

Also noted in the aforementioned article, savory sweets.  Cheese and bacon cupcakes??  Salami flavored marshmallows?!  Umm, no thanks!  While there is a place for a touch of savory at times (think bacon maple cupcakes or beer infused baked goods), there’s a fine line between good and gross.

Jalapeno Bacon Cupcakes by mybakingheart.com

Speaking of beer, it became very trendy to use it in baking as noted by Serious Eats.  From beer brittle to these beer and pretzel caramels, it looks like it will be making more appearances in baked goods in the future.  And I have nothing against that.

Beer Pretzel Caramel. Image Courtesy of Serious Eats.

Serious Eats also noted the macaron trend, perhaps my most favorite of all cookie sandwiches.  This is a trend that I hope continues to grow.

French Macarons. Image courtesy Serious Eats.

Finally, a trend in Miami that some there wish would disappear…mini cupcakes.  They don’t like them.  Not one bit.

Mini Cupcakes from thecupcakeblog.com

So what do you think about these trends??  Do you agree with the critics?  I think overall 2011 was a pretty good year for desserts and I definitely can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store!

 

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