Photograph: layered coconut cake with caramel drizzle, scoop of vanilla ice cream on white plate
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Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake

Official LA LECHERA®
Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

This easy to make but very elegant Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake will impress everyone. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat with friends or family. Serve with ice cream for an extra special treat or top with shredded coconut.

Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake is a showstopper that combines the creamy richness of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche with the tropical sweetness of coconut and the delightful crunch of pecans. This recipe from Official LA LECHERA® is not just visually appealing but also promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Perfectly crafted for celebrations and special occasions like Mother's Day and birthdays, this cake is simple enough for beginner bakers yet impressive enough to earn you compliments. This easy recipe delivers without compromising on taste.

So, the next time you want to make an occasion memorable, Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake is your go-to choice. Serve it with a generous scoop of lowfat vanilla ice cream or sprinkle with extra shredded coconut for that irresistible finishing touch.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

A squeeze bottle with a brown cap featuring the La Lechera logo and a stack of pancakes with a dulce de leche drizzle.

La Lechera Dulce de Leche Squeeze Bottle

(11.5 Squeeze Bottle)

Make It

Step 1

Cut pound cake horizontally into 5 ¼-inch-thick slices. Place bottom slice on a serving platter and drizzle with approximately 5 tablespoons dulce de leche. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons chopped pecans. Press next cake layer over first layer and repeat process with dulce de leche, coconut and pecans; press down on each layer. Finish with top rounded layer, but do not decorate until ready to serve.

Step 2

Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drizzle last layer with remaining dulce de leche and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons shredded coconut and remaining 2 tablespoons chopped pecans. Serve with ice cream.

Ingredients

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