Description
Dulce de Leche Caramel Cake is a luxurious dessert layered with rich caramel flavor, featuring moist vanilla sponge cake and a creamy dulce de leche frosting. Ideal for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
- Crushed toffee or caramel candies (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat dulce de leche and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Add cream cheese or powdered sugar if desired for stability and balance.
- Spread a layer of frosting on one cake round, place the second round on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Drizzle with extra dulce de leche and decorate with crushed toffee and whipped cream if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use canned dulce de leche for convenience and consistent texture.
- Add sea salt to the frosting for a salted caramel flavor twist.
- Best made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice each cake round for more layers and dramatic presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg