Dulce de Leche Cake

🍽️ Dulce de Leche Cake Overview

✍️ History of the Recipe

Dulce de Leche cake, or sweetened condensed milk, is a staple ingredient in South American cuisine, especially in Argentina, where it is used in a variety of desserts. The Dulce de Leche cake perfectly reflects the richness of Argentine culinary culture. This dessert is often associated with festive meals and traditional snacks, offering a melting sweetness that is comforting and indulgent.

🛒 Ingredients

listed in the order of use in the procedure:

• 200 g of sugar
• 100 g of softened butter
• 3 eggs
• 250 g of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 150 g of dulce de leche (sweetened condensed milk)
• 100 ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 100 g of chocolate (optional, for glazing)

🥣 Steps (How to Make )

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
2. Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Incorporate the dulce de leche: Pour half of the dulce de leche into the batter and mix well to incorporate it evenly.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Glazing (optional): If desired, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, then spread it over the cooled cake. You can also add a little extra dulce de leche for an even creamier glaze.
7. Cooling: Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan and serving.

👨‍🍳 Chef Tips

• For an even more indulgent touch, you can fill the inside of the cake with dulce de leche before closing it.
• If you prefer a stronger flavor, add a bit of strong coffee to the batter to enhance the aromas.
• You can also add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter for a crunchy contrast.

🎭 Possible Variations

• Pecan Cake: Add chopped pecans to the batter for a crunchy texture.
• Coconut Cake: Incorporate shredded coconut into the batter for an exotic flavor.
• Strawberry and Dulce de Leche Cake: Replace some of the dulce de leche with strawberry jam for a fruity variation.

🕓Bake Time 🔥

Baking takes about 30 to 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

🥡 How to Store

🥂 Food and Drink Pairings

Dulce de Leche cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of black coffee or light tea. For a more indulgent version, you can enjoy it with a creamy hot chocolate.

🍽️ Presentation Suggestion

Serve the cake sliced, with a little extra dulce de leche drizzled on top, or alongside fresh fruit such as strawberries or raspberries for a refreshing touch.

💚 Why It’s Healthy

Although this cake is a rich dessert, the dulce de leche provides a small amount of calcium and protein. However, it remains a very sweet cake, so it’s advisable to consume it in moderation.