Pound Cake With Dulce De Leche Filling

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 15
Indulge in the Richness of Pound Cake with Dulce De Leche Filling
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup low-fat margarine
1 stick low-fat butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons irish cream ( bailey 's is great )
4 large eggs , separated
1 cup dulce de leche
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
383
Sugar
26g
Fat
21g
Pound cake is a classic dessert loved by many people due to its rich, buttery texture and sweet flavor. This recipe elevates pound cake to a whole new level by adding a decadent dulce de leche filling that oozes out of the cake when you cut into it. The flavors of caramel, vanilla, and Irish cream combine with the pound cake and the almonds add a delightful crunch to every bite. This dessert is perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or when you simply want to indulge in something sweet and delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
3.In a large bowl, cream together sugar, margarine, and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in vanilla, orange juice and Irish cream.
4.Add egg yolks one at a time to the mixture and beat well after each addition.
5.Fold in the flour mixture until the batter is smooth.
6.In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in the egg whites gently with a rubber spatula.
7.Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle dollops of dulce de leche filling on top of the batter and swirl gently. Pour remaining batter on top.
8.Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the cake.
9.Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack.
10.Optional: Drizzle extra dulce de leche on top of cake right before serving.

PROS

The combination of pound cake and dulce de leche filling is irresistible.

Perfect for special occasions and a great dessert to share with family and friends.

CONS

This cake is quite rich and contains a lot of sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not health food, it can still provide some nutritional benefits.
Eggs provide protein, vitamins, and minerals, and almonds are a good source of healthy fats and fiber. Orange juice provides vitamin C and antioxidants, and dulce de leche contains some calcium and iron.

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