Decadent Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Layer Cake — rich, moist chocolate layers filled with creamy dulce de leche and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache. This indulgent dessert is perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave something truly luxurious! 🎂🍯🍫
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup heavy cream (to thin, if needed)
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 300 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
