Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Autumn Embrace Dulce de Leche Cake. A moist and spiced cake infused with rich dulce de leche, topped with a luscious dulce de leche glaze, and optional crunchy pecans. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
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Dulce de Leche Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup dulce de leche (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Dulce de Leche Glaze:
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate wet and dry: Mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients in alternating additions.
- Add dulce de leche: Fold in dulce de leche and pecans, then pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Heat dulce de leche, cream, and salt until pourable, then drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with spiced whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For enhanced flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
