Dulce de Leche Refrigerator Cake
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Refrigerator Cake is a no fuss dessert that combines butter, eggs and flour with the rich sweetness of dulce de leche and chopped pecans. Ready in just 30 minutes total, with only 10 minutes of preparation needed, this cake suits anyone looking for a quick treat that requires minimal effort. Simple ingredients come together to create a satisfying cake that's perfect for everyday enjoyment.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 8 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 100 gchopped pecans(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm (9 inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract (if using).
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour in the dulce de leche and mix until smooth.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once cooled, refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
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