❤️ Country-Style Dulce de Leche Cake – Easy, Moist & Perfect for Coffee Time

This country-style cake (Torta Matera) is soft, simple, and full of homemade flavor 💛
With a rich dulce de leche topping and a touch of coconut, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy with coffee or share with loved ones ☕

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🛒 Ingredients

• 300 g self-rising flour
• 200 g sugar
• 200 ml milk 🥛
• 2 eggs 🥚
• 100 ml oil
• Vanilla extract
• Dulce de leche (as needed, for filling/topping)
• Simple syrup (for brushing)
• Shredded coconut (as needed)

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Torta Matera

1. Prepare the Batter

• Beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla until slightly foamy
• Add the oil, then slowly pour in the milk while mixing
• Add the flour and gently mix using folding motions until smooth

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2. Assemble

• Pour the batter into a greased and floured 24–26 cm pan
• Place dulce de leche in a piping bag and create a lattice pattern on top

👉 Tip: If the dulce de leche sinks during baking, you can add more after baking.

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3. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes, or until fully cooked.

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4. Decorate

• Brush the cake with simple syrup for extra moisture
• Sprinkle shredded coconut on top

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✨ Tips for Best Results

• Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft
• Use thick dulce de leche (pastry style) for better texture
• Add the topping after baking if you want a more defined look

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🌟 Final Result

A soft, moist cake with rich dulce de leche and coconut topping—simple, comforting, and absolutely irresistible 😍