Project Pastry Queen – Peach Queen Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting
I took a short break from Project Pastry Queen while we moved and got settled but I’m back and ready to bake! I’m coming back just in time for the Peach Queen Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting which was chosen by Shawnda.
So… peaches and dulce de leche? Not exactly two things I’d combine normally but I’m so glad I didn’t chicken out. It works somehow. Like really works. Like I could eat 5 of these cupcakes at once. They kind of reminded me of Millionaire’s Cake which I now want to make after looking up recipes!
Shawnda will have the recipe for you but I thought I’d share the changes I made. I did cupcakes instead of a 3 layer cake – I halved the recipe (ended up with 12 and enough batter for another 1 or 2) and baked them for about 25 minutes. I also used buttermilk instead of sour cream because that’s what I had on hand, and I doubled the vanilla. Because I wanted to.
For the dulce de leche, I used the crockpot method. All you do is put a can of sweetened condensed milk in your crockpot with enough water to cover it completely and then cook for about 8 hours. It’s like magic.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet:
July 24th, 2011 at 8:10 am
I can’t believe how close you are to having your baby and yet you are still making delicious desserts! These cupcakes look great.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen:
July 24th, 2011 at 9:51 am
I want to try making dulce de leche this way! Yum! These are so pretty Amanda :)
Veronica:
July 24th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Wow, those are stunning photographs! And now…I must get this book. I need this recipe!
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Pam @ From Apples To Zucchini:
July 24th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Oh man I am in such a cupcake mood and these are not helping! Looks like I’ll be breaking the mixer out tomorrow!
Shawnda:
July 24th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
I haven’t tried the crockpot method – it does sound better than babysitting the simmering can on the stove. Your cupcakes look great – thanks for baking with me this week!
raquel erecipe:
July 24th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
I really love dulce de leche mostly the cream so delicious =)
Sanjeeta kk:
July 25th, 2011 at 5:12 am
Dulce de leche…frosting what a perfect idea for some heavenly treat! Love the vibrant cup cake liners.
Nicole:
July 25th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
These sound amazing! Do you need to crack the can of milk to prevent it from exploding?
amanda:
July 25th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Nope, just make sure it stays completely covered with water the whole time. Thanks for commenting! :)
Rebecca:
September 8th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Do I set my crock pot on low or high top on? Is this like caramel? Sounds like when I put a can of sweer. Cond. Milk on boiling water 8 hrs yom but bad aroma lol tha.lyou for input
amanda:
September 8th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Yeah, it’s the same thing. Kind of a caramel-y thing. Just set it on low for about 8 hours and it’s perfect. Thanks for commenting! :)