Dulce de Leche Devil's Food Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about serving a homemade chocolate cake that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really it only takes about an hour start to finish. This dulce de leche devil's food cake is my go to dessert because it's genuinely simple to make, uses ingredients you probably have on hand, and delivers that rich, indulgent flavor everyone craves. The cocoa powder in here is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about enjoying an extra slice. Swirling in that sweet dulce de leche and topping it with pecans transforms a basic chocolate cake into something special enough for company or a Friday night treat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 150 mlwhole milk
- 3 nulllarge eggs
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 100 gdulce de leche
- 100 gunsalted pecans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
Tip: To ensure a smooth dulce de leche center, make sure to grease the pans thoroughly.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisking helps to incorporate air into the batter, ensuring a light and fluffy cake.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Make sure to fill the pans to the top to prevent lopsided cakes.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, as this can cause the cake to dry out.
- 7
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Letting the cakes cool completely helps to prevent them from breaking or crumbling.
- 8
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of dulce de leche on top.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to spread the dulce de leche evenly and avoid creating air pockets.
- 9
Top with the second cake layer and dust with powdered sugar.
Tip: Optional: Top with toasted pecans for added texture and flavor.
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