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Dulce de Leche and Coffee Cake

Level

Intermediate

Prep:

20 min

Cook

01 hr, 20 min

Servings

24 servings

Key Ingredients

Dulce de Leche

Dulce de Leche 13.4 oz Can

13.4 oz. Can

Ingredients

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1 cup raisins
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1 cup pitted prunes, roughly chopped
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1 cup dried figs, roughly chopped
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1 cup port wine
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1/2 cup raw almonds
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1/2 cup pecans, divided
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 can (13.4 ounces) NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons water
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1 1/2 teaspoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules, dissolved in the water
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2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
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5 large eggs, divided
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3 tablespoons molasses

Make It

Step 1

Soak raisins, prunes and figs in wine overnight.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 3

Spray an 8-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 4

Combine wine/dried fruit mixture, almonds and ¼ cup pecans in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until a thick, grainy paste forms. Set aside.

Step 5

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.

Step 6

Place butter in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed. Add dulce de leche; continue mixing for 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract, coffee mixture and grated lemon peel. Continue mixing at medium speed.

Step 7

Decrease mixer speed to low; add 2 eggs and half of the flour mixture. Add remaining 3 eggs; add remaining flour mixture. Continue mixing and scraping inside of bowl with a silicone spatula until everything is well incorporated. Add molasses; mix for 30 seconds.