How to Make Delicious Dulce de Leche

According to Saednews, Dulce de leche is a thick caramel-flavored sauce used in baking various cakes, pastries, and desserts. It can be purchased ready-made, but it is more economical to prepare it at home using the recipe below. About 4 cups of milk yield approximately 1.5 cups of sauce. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make homemade dulce de leche.

Ingredients for Dulce de Leche Sauce

• Whole milk: 4 cups (1 liter)

• White sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)

• Corn syrup or glucose: 2 tablespoons

• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon

• Salt: 1/8 teaspoon

• Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

How to Make Dulce de Leche

1. In a large pot, combine sugar, milk, baking soda, salt, and corn syrup. Mix well.

2. Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until it comes to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat and continue stirring constantly to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom and sides of the pot.

4. Keep cooking until the mixture turns a golden-brown color and becomes thick.

5. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and uniform.

6. If any lumps remain, strain the sauce to make it smooth.

7. Pour into a container and refrigerate until it cools and sets.

Ingredients for Cake with Dulce de Leche Sauce

• Eggs: 3

• Cake flour: 2 cups

• Butter or solid oil: 1/4 cup

• Granulated sugar: 1 cup

• Baking powder: 1 tablespoon

• Milk: 1 cup

• Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon

• Dulce de leche sauce: as needed

How to Make the Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes. Sift flour and baking powder together three times.

2. Bring eggs and butter to room temperature.

3. Warm the milk slightly, add butter, and set aside (do not let it cool completely).

4. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla (optionally add cardamom) with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes until fluffy and thick.

5. Add the warm milk mixture and mix at high speed for 1 minute.

6. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture in three steps and mix until smooth.

7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan and bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes (depending on your oven).

8. After cooling, cut the cake in half, spread dulce de leche inside and on top, and decorate with chopped walnuts and pistachios.

Notes

• Eggs and butter should be at room temperature for best results.

• The batter may be slightly runny, but the final cake will be soft and spongy.

• Store-bought dulce de leche can be used, but homemade is more economical.

• Homemade version: place a sealed can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot of water, boil for 4 hours on low heat, ensuring the water level stays above the can. Let it cool completely before opening.