Decadent Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Layer Cake

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)

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