Ukrainian Waffle Cake with Dulce de Leche

Name: Ukrainian Waffle Cake with Dulce de Leche
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 plain wafers; 1 sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 butter; 1 tsp lemon juice

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Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
10
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Russian, Ukrainian

Ukrainian Waffle Cake with Dulce de Leche

Colin Brown

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This dessert features layers of plain wafers filled with a creamy mixture made from cooked sweetened condensed milk, butter, and lemon juice. The combination creates a mildly sweet, rich, and smooth cream that binds the crisp wafers into a tender cake. The layers soften slightly when pressed, giving the cake a balanced texture between crispness and creaminess. It’s a straightforward no-bake treat that sets in a few hours, making it practical for preparing ahead.

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The Ukrainian Waffle Cake with Dulce de Leche is built from nine layers of plain wafers combined with a whipped cream mixture of cooked condensed milk, softened butter, and a touch of lemon juice. The lemon juice adds a subtle tang that lightens the sweetness from the dulce de leche base. The batter is spread generously over each wafer to ensure the layers stick well, while still maintaining thinness to preserve the wafer’s delicate crispness. After assembly, the cake is weighted under a press to gently compress the layers, allowing flavors to meld and the cream to soften the wafers slightly. This process produces a cake with a silky and smooth texture, balanced between creamy and crisp. The final step is slicing the chilled cake, which can be served as a tender, layered dessert ideal for family gatherings or casual celebrations.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 plain wafers 9 layers, 9-inch diameter, round or square
1 sweetened condensed milk 14 oz can, cooked
1/2 butter softened, unsalted, stick
1 tsp lemon juice

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Combined cooked condensed milk, 1/2 stick softened butter and 1 tsp lemon juice. Beat them on high speed for 3 minutes.
Spread cream on the wafers, making sure to reach the edges. Just put enough to have the layers stick. You may make 2 skinny cakes or 1 tall one. They do stack nicely when they aren't as tall.
Place cake under a heavy cutting board or make a press using a cutting board with a bowl of water on top. Let it sit under the press at least 2 hours. Then, slice it up and serve.