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LaRocca Caramel Cake

Caramel Crunch Cake

Maureen Reynolds
Similar to the one found in grocery store bakeries by LaRocca bakery.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Meringue Shells

  • 5 egg whites at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup shelled hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Caramel

  • 1 jar of Dulce De Leche

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Meringue

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Line a 1/2 sheet baking pan with parchment and draw 2-8 inch circles side by side, turn parchment over.
  • Grind hazelnuts with the cornstarch in a blender or food processor, set aside.
  • In a very clean metal or glass mixing bowl whip egg whites to soft peaks. Slowly add sugar and continue beating on high speed until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in ground nut mixture until blended.
  • Spoon meringue onto circles dividing equally between the two. Spread into circles using an offset spatula following the guide you have drawn.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until meringues are crispy throughout.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.

Whipped Cream

  • Place 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream in a cold bowl. Beat on high with whisk attachment for about 30 seconds. Add sugar and continue whipping at high speed until firm peaks form.

Assembly

  • Reserve 3 tablespoons Dulce De Leche in a microwavable bowl.
  • Place one layer of meringue on serving plate and spread with a generous layer of Dulce De Leche, followed by a generous layer of whipped cream.
  • Repeat with the second meringue layer, another generous layer of Dulce De Leche and whipped cream.
  • Heat reserved Dulce De Leche in microwave for 30-40 seconds. Drizzle across the top of cake as desired.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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