Dulce de Leche Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist and indulgent cake filled with gooey dulce de leche, perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 350granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 1vanilla extract
- 12baking powder
- 6salt
- 400dulce de leche
- 50cocoa powder
- 100chopped 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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