Dulce de Leche Marble Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in the sweet and gooey flavors of dulce de leche, swirled through a moist and fluffy cake.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2 pclarge eggs
- 100 mlplain greek yogurt
- 150 mldulce de leche
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿tF). Grease and flour a 20cm (8in) round cake pan.
Tip: Optional: line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for a lighter cake.
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between two bowls. Add the dulce de leche to one bowl and vanilla extract to the other.
Tip: Swirl the dulce de leche into the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
- 6
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once the cake is cool, slice it in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
Tip: Use this opportunity to add a second layer of dulce de leche if desired.
- 9
Drizzle any remaining dulce de leche over the top of the cake and serve.
Tip: Enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness!
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