Dulce de Leche Chiffon Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Chiffon Cake is a light and fluffy sponge cake infused with rich dulce de leche and topped with chopped almonds. Made with butter, eggs, milk and vanilla, this elegant dessert combines simple ingredients to create something truly special. With just 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking, it's an achievable treat for anyone looking to impress at the dinner table.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 150 mlwhole milk
- 100 mldulce de leche
- 5 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gchopped almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for easy cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for efficient mixing.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- 6
Stir in the dulce de leche and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the dulce de leche is evenly distributed.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 8
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the cake completely.
- 10
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped almonds.
Tip: Optional: serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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