Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a stunning dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate and creamy caramel flavors. This impressive cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge, drenched in a silky dulce de leche frosting and finished with a luscious drizzle of dark chocolate. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special gathering, this cake is not only visually captivating but also incredibly satisfying to the taste buds. Delight your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees a show-stopping centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture while stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- While cakes cool, prepare frosting by beating egg whites with dark brown sugar until stiff peaks form. Gradually add cubed unsalted butter and dulce de leche until creamy.
- For drizzle, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until melted and smooth.
- Continue assembling your Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake with layers of frosting in between and top with drizzle!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg