If you’ve never had a dulce de leche waffle cake, you’re in a for a treat! These are pretty simple to make and taste like the most heavenly desserts.
Dulce de Leche Cake
This cake is another one that stems from my eastern European heritage. There are a lot of different versions of this recipe online and there are minor differences depending on where you’re from.
This can also be called a polish wafer cake recipe or a Russian dulce de leche cake (вафельный торт со сгущенкой).
If you’ve ever had those crispy waffle cookies from the store, you have an idea of how these will taste. But when you make this cake homemade, the filling and the flavors are more brilliant! They have a depth that you won’t find in pre-packaged desserts. You have to try and make some for yourself.
Where to Purchase Waffle Cake Sheets
The best thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to make the waffle cake sheets yourself. Most European grocery stores sell waffle cake sheets. They sell them in a wide variety of flavors and colors. So go ahead and mix and match and have fun with it!
I have seen them also sold on Amazon.
What is Dulce de Leche Cake Filling?
Dulce de Leche cake filling is a combination just two ingredients, butter and dulce the leche. All you would need to do is whisk them together until everything is light and fluffy.
How Long Does Dulce de Leche Cake Last?
It’s best to keep the cake either refrigerated or in a freezer. If you refrigerate it, this cake will last up to 2 weeks. When freezing, just seal it completely in either a freezer-safe container or in a zippered freezer bag. It will last for 2-3 months in the freezer. Btw, frozen waffles taste like caramel ice cream, so darn good!
Other Dulce De Leche Recipes
Recipe
Instructions
- Beat together dolce de leche and softened butter until smooth in consistency.
- Apply the cream over the cake waffle layer. Stack four layers with applied cream in-between.
- Cut waffle cake into desired size pieces. Either freeze or refrigerate until it's ready to serve.
Did you use a hand mixer to beat the dulce de leche and butter?
Yes, or you can use a stand mixer.
My mom from Ukraine would boil condensed milk in the can to put on this cake😋
Hey Stella same here, dulce de leche is basically the same thing as cooked condensed milk.
Are they supposed to be crispy or soft?
The outside layer is still slightly crispy and the inside is soft and creamy. The longer it sits, the softer it gets.
My childhood favorite and still is! ?
I am in the same boat!!! It brings so many amazing memories.
I've added bananas to my version, and it tastes less sweet that way. I am going to post this banana waffle cake recipe on my blog soon.
Thats interesting addition. I wonder if bananas would brown over time.
First, you don't see them inside the cake. Second, the cake disappears within 2 days max lol bananas don't have time to get brown 🙂
When I was a child, my mom's friend made a cake that I loved. It was layers of crispy thin waffles. It was filled with a buttery whipped filling. She was raised in Hungary and is now deceased. I am now 66 y/o., so that's how long ago. Does this sound familiar to anyone. And where to get the waffles?
I get them at a local European market, sometimes Asian markets would have them too. If you can find either one of those near you, they might be there.
I made some last night, and also added condenced milk. sooo amazing
It's not too runny with condensed milk?
Try adding salted butter, it gives a nice salted caramel taste. I alway do when I make some waffle cake.
Vera, Great idea. I have been adding some salted butter into recipes. I am liking the salty effect, great tip.