Description
Indulge in the luxurious Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a rich dessert that perfectly marries decadent chocolate with sweet, creamy caramel flavors. This cake is not only a delightful treat for your taste buds but also an impressive centerpiece for any occasion—be it birthdays, family gatherings, or casual dinners. With its moist texture and luscious layers, each slice melts in your mouth and leaves everyone craving more. Simple enough for novice bakers yet sophisticated enough to wow your guests, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 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
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- 2 oz heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold in dark brown sugar until glossy peaks form. Gently incorporate into the batter.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg