Dulce de Leche Cake
Dulce de leche cake is an irresistible treat that combines rich caramel flavor with fluffy cake layers, perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each slice reveals a creamy filling that elevates your dessert experience. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging at home, this cake will leave everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dulce de leche (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture while alternating with eggs.
- Fold in half of the dulce de leche until well mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in remaining dulce de leche and vanilla extract.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between layers and covering top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating almond extract into the batter. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.