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alfajor cake recipe

alfajor cake recipe

alfajor cake recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt

For the filling

  • 1 can of dulce de leche
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream

For the chocolate ganache

  • 1 cup of dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the three cake pans and smooth out the tops.
  • Bake the cakes for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.
  • In a small saucepan, warm the dulce de leche and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  • Place one of the cakes onto a cake plate or serving dish. Spoon half of the dulce de leche filling onto the cake and spread it out evenly.
  • Place another cake on top of the filling and repeat with the remaining filling.
  • Place the final cake on top.
  • In a small saucepan, warm the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake and spread it out evenly, allowing it to drip down the sides of the cake.
  • Allow the ganache to set for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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