Are you searching for a delightful and indulgent dessert experience? Look no further than the delectable spice cake with dulce de leche frosting! This exquisite treat combines the warmth of fragrant spices with the velvety smoothness of creamy dulce de leche, producing an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on your culinary journey to create this masterpiece, let us guide you through the process with our carefully curated recipe, ensuring a hassle-free and delightful baking experience.
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TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING
This is everything you love in a traditional tres leches ("three milks") cake-it's sweet, creamy and custardy-but with an impressive new look and shape, because it's baked in a tube pan. If you have leftover cake, be sure to refrigerate it on a rimmed plate, as some of the sweet milk mixture will run out of the cake and puddle on the plate. The next day, just spoon some over the cake slices.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 9h50m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Separate the eggs, putting the whites in one large bowl and the yolks in another.
- Add the cream of tartar to the whites, and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, and gradually add 1/3 cup of the sugar. When all the sugar is in, turn the speed back up to medium-high and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining sugar and 1 tablespoon of the vanilla to the bowl with the yolks, and beat with the electric mixer until the mixture is pale yellow and very thick and a bit of the batter dropped on top of the rest sits there for a few seconds before sinking in, about 5 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the mixture, and fold until blended. Fold in about 1/3 of the whites until the batter has lightened in texture. Fold in the remaining whites in two additions until smooth and no streaks of white remain. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake until the cake is browned and the top springs back to the touch, about 35 minutes. Immediately turn the pan over onto a cooling rack, and let the cake cool completely in the pan. Run a thin spatula around the outside edge and the inside ring; gently working around the cake, pull with a spatula until it releases from the pan. Scrape out the crumbs from the bottom and sides of the pan (it doesn't have to be totally clean, but you don't want the crumbs to absorb the soaking milks), then put the cake back in the pan.
- Using a long skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake (around 60 is good), going all the way to the bottom of the pan. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, letting it run down the sides of the cake, making sure the cake is well coated. (It may seem like a lot of liquid, but be sure to use it all so the cake is moist throughout.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- One hour before serving, remove the cake from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to warm slightly.
- For the frosting: Meanwhile, bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Set a large stainless-steel bowl over it (do not let the bowl touch the water); add the sugar, egg whites, 1/4 cup cold water, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt, and whisk until the ingredients are combined. Then, with the bowl still over the simmering water, beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until thick, glossy, stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat, and let stand a few minutes.
- To assemble: Run a thin spatula around the outer edge and the inside rim of the pan, gently pulling to release the cake. Turn it out onto a rimmed serving plate. Generously frost the top, the sides and the inside ring, using a small offset spatula or spoon. Microwave the dulce de leche in a small microwave-safe dish until it's loose enough to drizzle, about 8 seconds. Drizzle the cake with the dulce de leche, letting it gently drip down the sides.
SPICE CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING
Packed with cinnamon, sugar, ginger and nutmeg, this flavorful spice cake is perfect for fall.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, scraping bowl frequently. Add milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in remaining cake ingredients until mixture is smooth and well blended. (Batter will be thick.) Spread about 2 1/2 cups batter in each pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run sharp knife around edges of pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 16 caramels on microwavable plate. Microwave on High 15 seconds or until softened. Roll each into ball; pinch one side of ball to form acorn shape. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In microwavable custard cup, heat 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and shortening on High 45 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tops of acorns into chocolate; press one chocolate chip onto top of each acorn for stem. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in dulce de leche and 1 teaspoon vanilla, scraping bowl frequently. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add whipping cream and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
- Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off each cake layer to make a level surface. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting between cakes layers. Frost top and side with remaining frosting. Place acorns on top of cake. break cinnamon sticks as desired to resemble twigs; place with acorns on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 80 g, TransFat 1 g
TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE
This classic moist Mexican cake is soaked in 3 different milks, but this one comes with a twist: it is has an extra layer of dulce de leche!
Provided by Fioa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and dust with flour.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.
- Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow and creamy. Fold into egg whites.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Fold in egg mixture; add lime zest. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven and keep the cake in the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a bowl until well combined.
- Poke cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour three-milks mixture over cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow milk mixture to soak in. Spread dulce de leche on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 35.5 g
DULCE DE LECHE CAKE
Browned butter creates the "wow" in a caramel-frosted cake jump-started with a cake mix.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, just until golden brown. Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, browned butter, water, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes (brown flecks from butter will appear in batter). Pour into pan.
- Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat dulce de leche and cream cheese with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until blended and smooth. Beat in whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BROWN BUTTER CAKE WITH SPICED CHOCOLATE GANACHE AND DULCE DE LECHE
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the cake: Melt the butter in a large shallow saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter starts to brown and smell nutty, 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape the butter and all the browned bits into a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over an ice bath to solidify and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch cake pans with the 1 tablespoon butter (or spray with nonstick cooking spray) and then lightly dust with flour.
- Whisk together the 3 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl until well combined, then set the flour mixture aside.
- When the brown butter has solidified, scrape it into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat on high speed until very light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and reduce the speed to medium, then add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition and scraping the bottom of the bowl to be sure everything is well mixed.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat just until well mixed, scraping down the bowl again. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beating just until incorporated. Remove the bowl from the mixer and give the batter a couple of folds with a spatula, scraping the bottom to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Divide the batter among the three prepared cake pans and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs sticking to it, about 25 minutes. Place the pans on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, then invert them onto the rack and unmold the cakes. Carefully turn the cakes right-side up and let cool completely on the rack.
- For the assembly: Look at your cake layers. If any of them have a dome in the center, cut it off with a serrated knife so the entire top is flat. Place one cake layer on a cake plate or cardboard cake round. Spread vanilla frosting around the outside of one layer and then frost a 1-inch band around the top. Evenly spread half the dulce de leche in the center of the layer until you reach the 1-inch band and then sprinkle with half the sea salt. Add another cake layer and repeat with the frosting and remaining dulce de leche and sea salt. Add the last cake layer and frost the entire cake with a smooth and even layer of frosting. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the frosting is set and cold.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator and place it on a serving plate or cake stand. Using a spoon, create drips with ganache around the outside of the cake from the top edge. Pour the remaining ganache in the center of the cake and spread it with an offset spatula to cover the top. Let the ganache set completely before serving.
- Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Stir together the cream, cinnamon, vanilla and chili powder in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to bubble around the edges, then pour it over the chocolate and let sit for about 10 seconds. Stir until smooth and shiny. Let the ganache sit until it has cooled and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
SPICE CAKE WITH FROSTING
My Grandma Susie would take this wonderful cake to barn raisings and to barn dances, where my Grandpa Ward would also take his fiddle. I hope my two grandchildren will have such warm memories of me when they are grandparents.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, about 2-3 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM CAKE
Categories Cake Dairy Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Frozen Dessert Strawberry Summer Hazelnut Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine crackers, nuts, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; blend until mixture is evenly moist. Press mixture over bottom (not sides) of 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
- Slightly soften 1 1/4 pints ice cream; spread over crust. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Slightly soften 1 pint sorbet; spread over ice cream. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Slightly soften 1 1/4 pints ice cream; spread over sorbet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Slightly soften 1 pint sorbet; spread over ice cream. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Slightly soften 1 1/2 pints ice cream; spread over sorbet for top layer. Cover; freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.
- Stir berries and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl. Let stand until berries release their juices, about 30 minutes.
- Cut around cake to loosen. Release pan sides. Cut cake into wedges; arrange on plates. Spoon berries atop wedges; drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor. If you don't have access to fresh spices, you can use ground spices, but be sure to use half the amount called for in the recipe. - Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. - If you don't have time to make the dulce de leche frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead. - Garnish the cake with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before serving.Conclusion:
This spice cake with dulce de leche frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this spice cake with dulce de leche frosting a try. You won't be disappointed.
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