Dulce de Leche Mocha Cake
A rich and indulgent cake with layers of coffee and dulce de leche flavors.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche
Instructions
Cake Layers
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with coffee and milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
Frosting
- In a mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Mix in the coffee and dulce de leche until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and assemble.