Best 16 Cafe Latte Recipes

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For those seeking a delightful and comforting beverage, a café latte presents a perfect choice. With its harmonious blend of coffee, steamed milk, and a layer of velvety foam, this classic drink offers a symphony of flavors and textures that awaken the senses and elevate any occasion. Whether you prefer the rich aroma of a traditional latte or desire to explore creative variations, this guide will introduce you to an array of café latte recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

CAFE LATTE



Cafe Latte image

This is for all fellow coffee drinkers. I love lattes but buying them can be pricey. So here's a recipe so you can make your own.

Provided by Mary G. Cadwell

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups milk
1 ⅓ cups hot freshly brewed dark roast espresso coffee

Steps:

  • Heat milk in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Whisk briskly with a wire whisk to create foam. Brew espresso and pour into 4 cups. Pour in milk, holding back the foam with a spoon. Spoon foam over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 61.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CAFE MOCHA LATTE



Cafe Mocha Latte image

Make and share this Cafe Mocha Latte recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups strong brewed coffee or 2 cups espresso
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whiskey (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat half-n-half in a saucepan over medium-high heat (Do not boil).
  • Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, next 3 ingredients, and if desired, whiskey.
  • Serve warm or over ice.

CAFé LATTE'S SALSA CHICKEN CHILI



Café Latte's Salsa Chicken Chili image

Make and share this Café Latte's Salsa Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kathiejacgmail.com

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, skinless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1 cup diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons pressed garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
lime juice
sour cream
diced onion
cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Sauté chicken and onions and pepper in olive oil until chicken is opaque and cooked through.
  • Add group B and cook briefly, stirring constantly.
  • Add group C, stir and bring to a boil, simmer (covered or uncovered to control thickness of chili to taste) for ½ hour or more.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Add lime juice to taste right before serving with choice of toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 2089.2, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 22.4, Sugar 18.7, Protein 60.1

CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE



Cafe Latte's Turtle Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 (9-inch, 3 layer) cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup good-quality cocoa
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot coffee
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups good-quality semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup caramel
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
  • Cover the bottom of each pan with parchment paper, cut to size.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg, oil, and buttermilk. In another larger bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well mixed. Gradually add the hot coffee, and stir again to combine. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the cakes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • Combine the milk and sugar together in a medium saucepan. Add the butter, and then bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat. Add chocolate chips to the pan and, using a wire whisk, mix until smooth. (Note: If frosting is too thick, add 1 or 2 tablespoons hot coffee.)
  • Place 1 cooled cake layer with the top side down on a cake plate. Spread with 1/3 of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from the edges to make a ripple or petal effect. Sprinkle frosting with 1/2 cup toasted pecans and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel. Add the next layer, again with the top side down. Repeat frosting layers. Place the top layer with the top side up. Repeat frosting layers.

SOUP/CAFE LATTE'S CHICKEN SALSA CHILI RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Soup/Cafe Latte's Chicken Salsa Chili Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by latin1

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp olive oil
1 # boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
2 tsp minced fresh jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (28 0z) can whole tomatoes, undrained and broken up
1 can (29 oz) tomato puree
2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) hominy
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • To make chili: Warm olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute chicken until cooked. Cook for 3 minutes or until onions are tender. Add pepper flakes, garlic,jalapenos, chicken stock, chili powder, tomatoes and tomato puree, kidney beans and hominy. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. To serve: Add chopped cilantro and lime juice just prior to serving. Adjust seasoning to taste. Top with sour cream, chopped red onions, grated cheese and tortilla chips.

CAFE LATTE'S SALSA CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE



Cafe Latte's Salsa Chicken Chili Recipe image

Provided by akselden

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb boneless chicken, cut into 1 in pieces
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1 c. green bell pepper, diced
Pinch crushed chili peppers
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp dry cilantro
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp pureed jalapeno peppers
2 c. chicken stock
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, drained
2 (14 1/2 oz) can tomato sauce
Lime juice to taste
Toppings: Grated Cheddar cheese, diced onion, sour cream, Corn tortilla chips.

Steps:

  • Saute chicken with onions and green peppers in frying pan. When chicken is fully cooked, add chili peppers, chili powder, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno peppers, cook briefly. Add chicken stock, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce, heat thoroughly, then add fresh lime juice. Serve with grated cheddar cheese, diced onions, sour cream and corn tortilla chips.

CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE



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My friend/co-worker Pat makes the best desserts. When she brought this cake to work we all begged for the recipe! It is worthy of company. She accredits it to the Cafe Latte in St. Paul, Minnesota as shared in Midwest Living magazine. (Cooking time reflects chilling time).

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 layer cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour (I use unbleached)
2 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brewed coffee, hot
2 teaspoons brewed coffee, hot
1/2 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup caramel topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Line the bottom of each with parchment paper.
  • Grease the paper.
  • Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • In a small bowl combine the egg, buttermilk and oil; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, beating with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Gradually beat in 1 cup hot brewed coffee.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans; spread evenly. (Layers will appear shallow).
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
  • Loosen sides from pans, invert cakes on racks.
  • Remove cakes from pans.
  • Peel off paper; cool thoroughly.
  • When cool, prepare the frosting.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk.
  • Add 6 Tablespoons butter.
  • Bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add 12 semi-sweet chocolate pieces.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • If frosting seems to thick or grainy, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly brewed hot coffee.
  • (Frosting makes about 2 1/2 cups).
  • Place 1 cake layer, top-side DOWN, onto a serving plate.
  • Using an icing spatula or wide knife, work quickly to frost top of this layer with 1/3 of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from edges to make ripple or pedal effect.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the pecans on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup of the caramel topping.
  • Top with the second layer, top-side DOWN.
  • Repeat the above frosting steps with 1/3 of the frosting, pecans and caramel topping.
  • Top with the third layer, right side UP.
  • Repeat with frosting, pecans and caramel topping.
  • Chill cake 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 654, Carbohydrate 99.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 62.5, Protein 7.2

(ST PAUL, MN) CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE



(St Paul, MN) Cafe Latte's Turtle Cake image

Cafe Latte is located at 850 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN Cafe Latté is three restaurants in one: • A gourmet cafeteria serving an ever-changing selection of soups, salads and design-your-own sandwiches. • A retail bakery specializing in fresh baked hearth breads and wonderful cakes, tortes, cupcakes and our renowned turtle...

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 1

TRY THIS WONDERFUL CAKE AND EXPERIENCE CAFE LATTE AT IT'S FINEST

Steps:

  • 1. Ingredients: 1 egg 2/3 c. vegetable oil 1 c. buttermilk 2 c. flour 1 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. cocoa 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 c. hot coffee Frosting: 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. milk 5 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips 1/2 c. caramel topping 1 c. toasted pecans
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan. Combine egg, oil and buttermilk. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Combine the egg mixture and the flour mixture, mixing well. Slowly mix in hot coffee. Turn into prepared pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes. Frost when cooled. Frosting: Mix sugar and milk in a saucepan, add butter and bring to a boil. Put chocolate chips in a bowl, pour hot mixture over them and mix until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Drizzle caramel topping over the frosting and crunch toasted pecans over the caramel with your hand.

CAFE LATTE MILKSHAKE



Cafe Latte Milkshake image

A delightful coffee milkshake to pick you up on those hot days. If you feel like going to extreme measures, top it with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Provided by Sally Peters

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Shakes and Floats Recipes

Time 2m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ cups cold coffee
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine cold coffee, ice cream and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 33.9 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CAFE CUBANO LATTE (HOMEMADE LIQUID COFFEE CREAMER)



Cafe Cubano Latte (Homemade Liquid Coffee Creamer) image

I was desperate for a dose of my morning pick me up, but alas no creamer nor any milk in the frig! Frantically I searched the pantry and found sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Hum?! Why not combine the two and create my own creamer? When added to my strong usual brew of Cafe Cubano, the result was rich, creamy and udderly delicious! Enjoy!

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 36 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (whole milk, lots of sugar!)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (whole milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces water

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine two cans of milk, use water to rinse out the cans and add vanilla extract. Serve with your preferred brew. Refrigerate if you drink a lot of coffee in your house or if you have company. Or freeze in ice cube containers for individual use.

CAFé LATTE CRèME BRûLéE



Café Latte Crème Brûlée image

A rich restaurant-quality dessert, requiring only six ingredients, that you can have in the fridge in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups whipping cream
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals
5 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place 6 (6-oz) round or oval ceramic ramekins. In 2-quart saucepan, mix whipping cream and coffee granules. Heat just to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg yolks and whole eggs with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in granulated sugar until combined. With wire whisk, gradually stir hot cream mixture into egg mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture evenly into ramekins.
  • Place pan with ramekins in oven. Carefully pour hot water into pan until 1/2 to 3/4 inch up sides of ramekins. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until centers of custards are soft set.
  • Carefully remove pan from oven. Remove ramekins from water bath and place on cooling rack. Pour water from pan. Cool custards 30 minutes.
  • Transfer ramekins to same pan. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, set oven control to broil. Top each custard with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Watching carefully, broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Or melt brown sugar with kitchen torch. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 305 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 1 g

CAFE CON LECHE, PUERTO RICAN CAFE LATTE



Cafe Con Leche, Puerto Rican Cafe Latte image

Traditional cafe latte puerto rican style. This is enjoyed as part of breakfast, in which french or italian bread is dipped in the hot coffee. You can add a bit more sugar or coffee to fit your tastes.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Beverages

Time 6m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups milk
3 teaspoons nescafe instant coffee
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 181.3, Carbohydrate 27.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 12.7

CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE



Cafe Latte's Turtle Cake image

This cake recipe may be a restaurant favorite, but it's also a family favorite now too! My clan went wild for this nutty, sweet delight. Try it out for your next bake sale or special dinner!

Provided by Carole F

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
1 c buttermilk or sour milk
2/3 c vegetable oil
2 c all purpose flour
1 3/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c brewed hot coffee
FROSTING:
1 c sugar
1/2 c milk
6 Tbsp butter
1 pkg 12 ounce.. semi sweet chocolate morsels
1-2 tsp freshly brewed hot coffee
1 1/2 c pecan halves, toasted
3/4 c caramel ice-cream topping

Steps:

  • 1. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans*. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper; dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Set pans aside.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and oil; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, beating with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually beat in hot coffee. Pour batter into prepared pans; spread evenly. (Layers will appear shallow)
  • 3. Bake in a 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pans, invert cakes on racks. Peel off paper; cool thoroughly.
  • 4. CHOCOLATE FROSTING: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Add 6 Tablespoons butter. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add one 12 ounce pkg. semi sweet morsels (2 cups). Using wire whisk, mix until smooth. If frosting is too thick or grainy, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly brewed hot coffee. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
  • 5. When cake is cool, place one cake layer top-side down onto a serving plate. Using an icing spatula or wide knife, work quickly to frost top of this layer with one-third of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from edges to make ripple or petal effect. Arrange one-third of the pecans on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup of caramel topping. Top with second layer, top sided down. Repeat with frosting, pecans,and caramel topping. Top with Third layer, right side up. Repeat with frosting, pecans and caramel topping.
  • 6. Chill cake 1 to 2 hours before serving. *Note: If you only have two 9 inch pans, chill 1/3 of the batter while you bake the other two layers. Clean and prepare one of the pans as above and bake remaining batter.

CAFE LATTE MIX



Cafe Latte Mix image

This recipe has to be powdered in a blender. The vanilla makes things clumpy because it is a liquid, and the heaviness of the sugar makes it sink to the bottom while the coffee creamer rises to the top. Blending the mixture, takes care of all of these problems.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     High Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup instant coffee
1/3 cup sugar (or Splenda)
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Measure all of the ingredients (even the vanilla) into a blender container.
  • Put the lid on.
  • Process the mixture for about a minute, or until it is all powdery smooth, and the texture is even.
  • Store in a container with a good lid.
  • Makes 1- 2/3 cups of mix.
  • To Prepare:.
  • Combine 3/4 cup of boiling water and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mix.
  • Stir to dissolve and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 446.3, Carbohydrate 104.1, Sugar 93.5, Protein 30.6

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE CAFE LATTE CREAM PIE



Bailey's Chocolate Cafe Latte Cream Pie image

This is a pie recipeI created. . I wanted to make something special. This would be fitting to serve for St. Patrick's Day, or any special day. It has a rich chocolate Bailey's layer, and is topped with a coffee Bailey's cream Layer. This pie is rich and decadent. I hope you all enjoy my newest creation.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Pies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

DEEP DISH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST STORE-BOUGHT OR MAKE THE FOLLOWING RECIPE
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c powdered sugar
6 Tbsp melted butter
CHOCOLATE
1 c 60%cacao chocolate chips
1 c heavy whipping cream divided
3 egg yolks beaten
1/4 c baileys irish cream liquor
1/4 c powdered sugar
BAILEYS WHIPPED CREAM LAYER
8 oz softened cream cheese
3 Tbsp bailey's irish cream liquor
3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c powdered sugar
3/4 tsp instant coffee powder regular or decaf
GARNISH
1 oz dark chocolate bar shavings if desired
fresh whipped cream or canned whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: use a ready-made deep dish pie crust, or mix sugar with graham cracker crumbs. Pour melted butter over crumb mixture. Mix until well Incorporated. Pour into large pie plate. Press mixture on bottom and up inside sides of plate. Place in a 350° Preheated oven. Bake about 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven. Set aside to cool. (Note: If your plate will not accommodate all of the crumbs. Discard remaining crumbs. Depending on the size of your plate) 10" used a large pie pan.
  • 2. Place egg yolks in a bowl. Beat on low lightly for about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • 3. In a sauce pan. Place chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream. Stir together.
  • 4. Set burner to low heat. Stir chocolate mixture constantly, just until all chocolate melts. Mixture should be smooth. Remove from heat to cool. Mixture will be warm. It should not be piping hot . Let mixture cool to room temperature.
  • 5. Spoon half of chocolate mixture into egg yolks. Beat until well Incorporated.
  • 6. Pour chocolate egg mixture into pan with remaining chocolate. Mix well. Return to burner. Cook on medium heat stirring constantly, until mixture become shiny and thick. Remove promptly from heat.
  • 7. Pour mixture into a bowl to cool. To speed the process. Fill another bowl with ice cold water and add a few ice cubes. Place bowl l of chocolate in water. Make sure water does not get in chocolate or it will ruin it. Proceed to next step..
  • 8. Mix 1/4 cup of Bailey's with 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
  • 9. Into Bailey's mixture. Pour 3/4 cup of whipping cream. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • 10. Remove bowl Of chocolate from ice water. Mix chocolate well. Fold chocolate into whipping cream mixture. Keep folding until no white streaks are visible. Pour into Crust. Smooth mixture with the back of spoon or spatula.
  • 11. Place in refrigerator to set. It should set in about two hours.
  • 12. i In a bowl mix 3TB of Bailey's Irish cream with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 3/4 tsp coffee powder, and softened cream cheese. Beat well ingredients together well until smooth.
  • 13. Add 3/4 cup of whipping cream to bowl. Beat on high speed until thick stiff peaks form.
  • 14. Remove pie from refrigerator. Spoon Bailey cream mixture over chocolate mixture and spread evenly. Place back in refrigerator until set. It should take another 2 to 3 hours. You may shave a 1 ounce piece of a dark chocolate bar with vegetable peeler over pie.
  • 15. Garnish with whipped cream before serving..

CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE



Cafe Latte's Turtle Cake image

This is a great cake! Good coffee flavor, I used buttermilk instead of the sour milk, made for a more moist cake.

Provided by Melissa Fleetwood

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

unsweetened cocoa
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c buttermilk or sour milk
2/3 c vegetable oil
2 c all purpose flour
1 3/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c freshly brewed coffee
1 1/2 c pecan halves
1/2 c carmel ice cream topping (purchased)
12 oz of semisweet chocolate chips
6 Tbsp butter (cut up)
2 tsp freshly brewed hot coffee (if needed, for frosting)

Steps:

  • 1. Grease 3 9"-pie pans (if you only have 1-2 pie pans, refrigerate batter, while baking). Line the bottom of each cake pan with parchment paper; dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Set prepared pans aside
  • 2. In a small bowl, stir together egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil; set aside. In large mixing bowl, stir together,flour, sugar, 1/2cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the buttermilk mixturee to flour mixture, beating with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually beat in hot coffee. Pour batter into prepared pans (layers will appear shallow).
  • 3. Bake in 350 degree oven 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pans, then invert cakes on racks. Remove the cake layers from pans. Peel off paper; cool thoroughly.
  • 4. When the cakes are cool, make the chocolate frosting. Place one cake layer, top side down, onto a serving plate with a lip(to catch excess icing). Using an icing spactula or wide knife, work quickly to frost the top layer this layer with one-third of the frosting. Arrange one-third of the pecans on top and drizzle with some of the carmel ice-cream topping. Repeat with the frosting, pecans, and carmel topping. Top with the third layer, top side up. Repeat with remaining frosting, pecans and carmel topping. Chill cake 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • 5. Chocolate Frosting: In a medium saucepan, stir together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Add 6 tablespoons of butter, cut up. Bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add one 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups). Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth. If frosting is grainy or too thick, add 2 teaspoons hot coffee. If necessary, let stand several minutes before using. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of frosting, enough for this cake.
  • 6. How to make sour milk: Don't have buttermilk? Substitute sour milk. For 1 cup of sour milk, place 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add milk to make one cup, let stand 5 minutes before using.

Tips:

  • Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor.
  • Heat your milk to the desired temperature before adding it to the espresso.
  • Add flavored syrups or spices to your latte for a unique twist.
  • Top your latte with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon for a delicious garnish.
  • Experiment with different types of milk, such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk, to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

The cafe latte is a classic coffee drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich espresso flavor and creamy milk, the latte is a perfect way to start your day or relax in the afternoon. Whether you prefer it plain or with flavored syrups and toppings, there is a latte out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying coffee drink, be sure to try a cafe latte.

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