Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, where rich chocolate meets luscious caramel for a dessert that promises to impress. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual dinners, and its moist texture paired with the sweet, creamy dulce de leche will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers. With straightforward instructions and customizable options, this recipe invites bakers of all levels to create their own masterpiece. Elevate your dessert experience and make unforgettable memories with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ¾ cup hot water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)
- ¼ cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg