Description
Indulge your senses with the Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy caramel flavors. This moist cake features layers of decadent dulce de leche filling, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache that is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or simply treating yourself, this cake is an irresistible choice. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this stunning masterpiece. Prepare to delight your guests with every slice of this heavenly treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites (for frosting)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Dulce de Leche (storebought or homemade)
- 2 oz dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 2 oz heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- For frosting, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add dark brown sugar; incorporate butter and dulce de leche until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers; drizzle ganache made from melted dark chocolate and cream over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg