Description
Indulge in our Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake, a luscious dessert that masterfully combines rich chocolate and creamy caramel flavors. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, dinner party, or simply a sweet treat at home. Its moist texture and decadent taste will leave your guests begging for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions and common pantry ingredients, baking this delightful cake is a breeze. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible chocolate caramel creation!
Ingredients
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- 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
- For frosting: 3 egg whites, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- For topping: 1/4 cup dulce de leche, dark chocolate, heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, hot water, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add brown sugar then mix in butter until creamy.
- Frost layers of the cooled cake with frosting and drizzle with dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg