Description
Dulce de leche cake is a heavenly dessert that blends moist layers of cake with rich caramel-like dulce de leche, topped with airy whipped cream. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, and promises to captivate your taste buds with its luscious flavor and irresistible texture. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this cake is a must-try for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cream the softened butter in another bowl until light; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing continuously, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with whipped cream and dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg