# Crunchy Caramel Cake Truffles The Dulce de Leche Brownie Bites are Sinfully Good By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-brownie-bites References: [theartofbeingperfect.blogspot](http://theartofbeingperfect.blogspot.com/2010/04/dulce-de-leche-brownie-bites.html) The [Dulce de Leche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-cinnabon-delights) 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](http://theartofbeingperfect.blogspot.com/2010/04/dulce-de-leche-brownies.html). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Treats:** Creating smaller portions of treats allows consumers to indulge without feeling guilty, tapping into the demand for miniaturized food. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truffle-Inspired Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-cake-truffles.md) - [White Chocolate-Stuffed Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimbo-bakeries-1.md) - [Truffle-Inspired Baking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-truffles.md) - [Bite-Sized Cake Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elis-cheesecake-bakery-cuties.md) - [Snack-Sized Brownie Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-brownie-bites.md) - [Cookie Dough Gelato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bite.md) - [Miniature French Bakery Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creme-brle-bites.md) - [Assorted Cake Bite Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-bite-boxes.md) - [Bite-Sized Bakery Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-brownies.md)