Dulce de Leche Welsh Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My family absolutely loves these Welsh cakes, and I think you will too. They're wonderfully simple to make in under an hour, which means you can have warm, homemade treats on the table faster than you'd expect. The combination of traditional Welsh cake flavors with rich dulce de leche creates something truly special that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Eggs are packed with choline, which supports brain health, so you can feel good about serving these to loved ones. Best of all, the ingredients are inexpensive and probably already in your pantry, making this an affordable indulgence that never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 400flour
- 250 gsugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 300 mlmilk
- 200 mldulce de leche
- 20 gbutter for greasing
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to incorporate air and prevent lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Be careful not to overbeat the eggs.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
Pour in milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Tip: Reserve the remaining batter for the top.
- 8
Drizzle dulce de leche over the batter in the cake pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the dulce de leche evenly.
- 9
Top with the remaining batter and use a spatula to create a decorative border.
Tip: You can also use a pastry bag to pipe a design on top.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the cakes will be moist and tender.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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