Mmm…frosting. Don’t mind if I do!
“Happy Anniversary!” – or is it “Happy Birthday?” We’re 9 years old today. For a girl who can’t stay committed to much of anything, I’m astonished to find TwoBitTart is still going – and growing! I starting this blog in 2008 with a different name (Phorenications) and a different mission – and nine years later, what began as a silly little hobby has grown into a big part of my life. This anniversary deserves some cake – like Bananas Foster Cake with Caramel Latte Buttercream Frosting.
Caramel Latte Frosting
Caramel and coffee flavor this not-too-sweet frosting
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 6.5 ounces sugar
- 3 Tablespoons strong coffee
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 3 egg yolks
- Pinch salt
- 7 ounces softened butter
Directions
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and turns coppery brown. Remove caramel from heat, cool slightly, and add coffee and whipping cream (caramel may bubble).
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat yolks. Add caramel to yolks in a steady stream. Continue whipping until mixture has cooled to body temperature. Add 1/3 of butter and whip. Add remaining butter and whip until frosting is pale tan, fluffy and a spreadable consistency. In addition to banana cake, this bittersweet frosting would pair nicely with rich chocolate cake.
Two-Bit Tart 
Such a pretty cake and a really creative idea on the frosting!
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Thank you!
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Thanks for inspiring me, the cake looks amazing!
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