Dulce de Leche Layer Cake Recipe

Preparation Time
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes (plus an additional 10 minutes for toasting crumbs)
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes (plus 3 hours refrigeration)
Ingredients (Yields 14 servings)
For the Cake:
2 cups (250g) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (200g) sugar
10oz (280g) dulce de leche/caramel sauce
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1¼ cups (285g) sour cream
For the Syrup:
1/4 cup (60ml) water
1/4 cup (60ml) milk
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1 tablespoon liquor/rum (optional)
For the Cream:
12oz (340g) dulce de leche/caramel sauce
1 cup (230g) butter, softened
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
1 cup (225g) cream cheese
40g hazelnuts, crushed
Directions