Description
This indulgent dulce de leche cake features rich buttery layers, creamy Dulce de Leche Buttercream, and silky caramel filling, perfect for any special occasion or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 egg whites
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
- 1 pound unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 4–5 cups confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: cinnamon or espresso powder
- Optional: fresh fruit or edible flowers for decoration
Instructions
- Melt 225g butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty. Transfer to a bowl and cool in the fridge until liquid but not solid.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk cooled browned butter, sour cream, milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, and optional vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet mixture with dry ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix.
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round pans. Wrap baking strips around each and divide batter evenly (approx. 505g each).
- Bake at 345°F (175°C) for 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Using a stand mixer, beat 1 pound softened butter for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually add dulce de leche to butter, mixing fully before each addition.
- Sift and slowly add 4-5 cups of confectioner’s sugar. Mix until fluffy. Add sea salt and adjust consistency with more sugar if needed.
- Level cake layers using a serrated knife. Place first layer on a plate, spread dulce de leche, then a thin buttercream layer. Repeat with second layer.
- Apply a crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes. Frost the entire cake with buttercream.
- Decorate with a dulce de leche drizzle, fruit, edible flowers, or desired toppings.
Notes
For added depth, incorporate cinnamon or espresso powder into the batter. Use high-quality dulce de leche for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: dulce de leche, cake, caramel, buttercream, dessert