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Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake

Decadent Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake for Sweet Celebrations

Experience the rich tastes of Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a luscious dessert perfect for sweet celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar mix in brown sugar for moisture
  • 0.75 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder regular cocoa can alter appearance
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 cup vegetable oil melted butter can be used
  • 1 cup buttermilk can use milk with vinegar
  • 0.5 cups hot water freshly brewed coffee is an alternative
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Buttercream
  • 3 large egg whites avoid yolk contamination
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar substitute with light brown sugar if needed
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter reduce salt if using salted
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche store-bought or homemade
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate opt for milk chocolate for sweetness
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream half-and-half can lighten it

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake pans
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 6-inch round cake pans by greasing with vegetable oil or butter and dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a stand mixer: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla extract, then gradually mix into the dry ingredients.
  4. Divide the batter among the prepared pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. For the buttercream, whisk egg whites and dark brown sugar over simmering water until the sugar dissolves and it reaches 160°F (71°C). Beat until stiff peaks form, then add butter and dulce de leche.
  6. For ganache, pour heavy whipping cream over chopped chocolate; let sit for 2-3 minutes before stirring until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, layer the cakes with buttercream, frost, chill, and pour ganache over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are not contaminated with yolks for the buttercream. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

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