Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a decadent dessert that seamlessly marries rich chocolate with creamy dulce de leche. Perfect for any celebration, this layered cake features moist chocolate sponge and luscious frosting, creating a stunning centerpiece that will leave your guests in awe. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet treat, this delightful cake promises to satisfy every sweet tooth. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this culinary masterpiece right in their own kitchen. Elevate your dessert game and impress everyone with the irresistible charm of this Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold in brown sugar.
- Gently incorporate the egg white mixture into the main batter.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting: Melt heavy cream with chopped dark chocolate over low heat; stir until smooth and let cool slightly before mixing in dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg