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Crunchy Caramel Cake Truffles

The Dulce de Leche Brownie Bites are Sinfully Good

— June 29, 2011 — Lifestyle
The Dulce de Leche brownie bites, made by Buttercream Bakery owner, is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The recipe is exactly like a cake truffle recipe, but with the substitution of the bakery's yummy Dulce de Leche brownies. Then, instead of traditional buttercream icing, the recipe substitutes a delectable cream cheese frosting.

The owner of Buttercream Bakery has said of her Dulce de Leche brownie bites, "These are unbelievable delicious, so delicious in fact that I could happily eat all of them."

For full recipe for these yummy cake truffles, check out her website!

Implications - Consumers want tinier portions of their treats. This way, they feel less guilty about their consumption and makes them feel better about themselves.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Treats - Creating smaller portions of treats allows consumers to indulge without feeling guilty, tapping into the demand for miniaturized food.
2. Creative Flavor Combinations - Experimenting with unique flavor combinations like Dulce de Leche brownie bites with cream cheese frosting can offer new and exciting options to cater to adventurous consumers.
3. Alternative Icing Choices - Substituting traditional buttercream icing with cream cheese frosting presents an opportunity to differentiate products and cater to those looking for alternative sweet toppings.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can explore the creation of miniature treats like cake truffles to meet the demand for smaller portion sizes and cater to customers looking for guilt-free indulgence.
2. Dessert Manufacturing - Dessert manufacturers can innovate by experimenting with unique flavor combinations, such as incorporating Dulce de Leche brownie bites, to offer new and exciting dessert options to consumers.
3. Food Service - In the food service industry, offering alternative icing choices like cream cheese frosting can help differentiate menu items and attract customers seeking new and innovative sweet treats.
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