Double Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake

Ever made a cake with just four ingredients?

My Double Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake is just that!

Last week it was the husband's birthday and Valentine's Day.....and in the midst of all of that, we also had to say goodbye to our beloved Golden Retriever.  It seemed like every other day it was 'something'.

Our little guy was celebrating at school with his first Valentine's Day party one day, we were trying to squeeze in celebrating their dad's birthday with his crazy work schedule on another day and yet in the back of our mind's we had a very sick love able, genuine, companion who was nearing the end.

Our heart was breaking a bit.  She had been a faithful dog for 11+ years.  For anyone who has lost a pet knows how hard it is.  But what makes it even harder is explaining to a 4.5 and almost 3 year old why their best friend isn't coming back home.  We take care in knowing she is now with her best friend, Duke, whom we also lost just over a year ago.  I can't imagine our household will be dog-less long.  We just aren't a family that does well without a furry four-legger.  Even with a new baby coming along soon, I'm imagining hearing a pitter-patter on our floors sooner rather than later.

With all this being said, this yummy, delectable cake cheered us up a bit.

See that middle layer there?

It's a layer sent straight from heaven.  I experimented this past week and boiled a can of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours and turned it into the most delicious dulce de leche sauce you will have ever tasted.

I was a little worried that it would explode all over my kitchen {I had heard stories} but it didn't!  The key is to keep it at a soft boil for 3 hours, turning the can over every 30 minutes {to prevent scorching} and to always keep water over the can during the boil.  I'm not scared of it anymore.

This is the key layer to this cake - don't skimp and buy a jarred caramel sauce, it will not be the same.

If you make this cake I would love your opinion on it! Below on the recipe card you can give it a star review. Be honest! That is the only way people know if they should try it for themselves.

And don't be scared about that sweetened condensed milk step - YOU CAN DO IT!