Dulce de Leche Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Celebration Cake is a rich cake that combines flour, butter, eggs and sugar with the sweet flavour of dulce de leche and cocoa powder, finished with chopped walnuts. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes in the oven, this cake is ideal for anyone looking to create an impressive dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or gatherings, it delivers indulgent flavour with straightforward baking.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 350 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 400 mldulce de leche
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to ensure easy cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift dry ingredients for even mixing.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and eggs. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or whisk for best results.
- 4
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with dulce de leche. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- 5
Melt 100g of dulce de leche in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Tip: This will help prevent the cake from becoming too runny.
- 6
Fold in cocoa powder and chopped walnuts.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 7
Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Check for doneness after 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: This will help the cake release more easily.
- 10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
- 11
Once cooled, drizzle with remaining dulce de leche and serve.
Tip: Enjoy the gooey, sweet center of the cake.
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