Mil Hojas Cake (Chilean Thousand Layer Cake)
Cherish
This Mil Hojas cake is made of crispy layers filled with sweet dulce de leche and topped with walnuts. A delicious and easy-to-make dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
chilling time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal
For the dough:
- 3 cups sifted flour
- 250 grams 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 egg yolks room temperature
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon rum or pisco
- 1 pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 3 cups dulce de leche caramel
- 2 ½ cups chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Make the dough:
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups sifted flour and 1 pinch of salt. Add the 250 grams of unsalted butter, 3 egg yolks, ¾ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon rum or pisco. Mix with a fork, knives, or stand mixer until the dough reaches a medium consistency. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
Keyword Chilean Thousand Layer Cake, Mil Hojas cake, Mil Hojas cake Recipe, raditional Chilean cake, thousand layers