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Layered Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Pecan Cake

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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.
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Ingredients

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.

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