Shopping Cart
Your Cart is Empty
Quantity:
Subtotal
Taxes
Shipping
Total
There was an error with PayPalClick here to try again
CelebrateThank you for your business!You should be receiving an order confirmation from Paypal shortly.Exit Shopping Cart

Luna

Sweets

Blog

Blog

Dominican Cake: Defrosted

Posted on November 14, 2016 at 4:30 PM


Dominican cake is part of most especial events celebrated by Dominican families like birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, etc. It's characterized by its moist texture, fluffy meringue frosting and its traditional pineapple marmalade filling.

What makes a cake "Dominican"?

A Dominican cake, just like most butter cakes, has the usual ingredients; flour, sugar, eggs, butter, etc. There are a few ways to make Dominican cake since every baker has their own "personal touch," but the most important steps are always the same. What makes a cake "Dominican" it's the way that the ingredients are put together, the amount of the ingredients used, and the inclusion of key indispensible ingredients.


The recipe calls for exact amounts of flour, sugar, and butter. Also eggs, a cup of liquid; this is where bakers get creative by adding milk, orange juice, or pineapple juice. Finally, the flavoring which consists of vanilla, rum and lime zest. The vanilla extract made in the U.S. is different than the ones from the Dominican Republic, so I use imported vanilla for a more authentic flavor. Same thing with the rum, my rum of choice it's always Dominican-made like Brugal.


A common way to describe Dominican cake is by "pound". A pound of Dominican cake means that the baker used 1 pound of flour, sugar and butter to make the cake. It yields about 25 to 30 servings depending on the size of your serving portions. Some people get this term confused thinking that the finished cake itself weighs 1 pound when in fact, after the cake has been torted, filled and frosted it may weigh up to 5 lbs.


The traditional filling for a Dominican cake is pineapple marmalade, however there are other popular fillings like guava, dulce de leche and crema pastelera (pastry cream). It's good to note that the subtle vanilla flavor of this cake lends itself to any filling your heart desires.


Lastly but definitely not least, Dominican cake has the distinctive icing called "suspiro" which is a variation of Italian meringue made with egg whites and sugar. This is the most recognizable feature of a Dominican cake and its taste is like no other.


The following recipe is my take on Dominican cake, it has worked very well for me. I hope you are able to try it and enjoy it as much as my family and clients do.

You need Adobe Flash Player to view this content.



Dominican Cake Recipe

1lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 lb (2 cups) sugar

10 large eggs (5 egg yolks + 5 whole eggs at room temperature)

1lb (3 cups) self rising flour 

1 cup milk (room temperature)

1 tbsp Dominican vanilla (preferably white)

1/2 tbsp dark rum

zest from 1 lime (optional)

Directions

1. pre-heat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit

2. grease two 9" or 10" round pans

3. cream butter in electric mixer on 2 speed and "shower" sugar in slowly. Once all the sugar is in turn mixer to 4 speed and mix until light and fluffy (about 7-10 min)

4. add egg yolks one at a time making sure each one is mixed in completely before adding the next one. Continue with the whole eggs the same way. Turn mixer off once all eggs have been incorporated

5. turn mixer on "Stir"add flour and milk alternating starting and ending with the flour. DO NOT OVERMIX

6. turn machine off before the last flour addition is completely mixed in and add vanilla and rum (also add the zest at this point of you choose). Mix on stir for 30 seconds

7. divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 35 minutes. Do not open oven door before the first 25-30 minutes so the cake doesn't collapse. To check if the cake is done insert a toothpick right in the middle, if it comes out clean the cake is done. Let the cake cool before removing from the pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely before filling and frosting.

 

Enjoy!

--Patty


 

Categories: Recipes, Tutorial

Post a Comment

Oops!

Oops, you forgot something.

Oops!

The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again.

32367 Comments

Reply Founnycoewdyday
6:32 PM on December 23, 2020 
https://creditreportgetstats.com/ free credit score checker experian business credit report what is considered a good credit score how do i check my credit score
Reply jesspeahkeyday
6:14 PM on December 23, 2020 
good credit score range https://creditreportgetstats.com/ - transunion credit report free free annual credit report government high credit score
Reply Black Acrylic Rod
6:06 PM on December 23, 2020 
Reply ¥°¥Ã¥ÁØ?²¼¥¹©`¥Ñ©`¥³¥Ô©`´úÒý¤­
6:04 PM on December 23, 2020 
Black Acrylic Rod https://www.ksacrylic.com/black-acrylic-rod/
�?�`�?`���?���� https://www.pinterest.jp/bagcopy/saintlaurent/
Reply Mattheweffok
5:53 PM on December 23, 2020 
allegra 100 mg tablet zyrtec 5mg generic allegra 10 mg
famvir 125 https://anti-viraltablet.online/ famvir 500mg tablets
acyclovir without a prescription famvir tablets uk where can i buy zovirax in australia
Reply Deloamiancenia
5:43 PM on December 23, 2020 
minimum credit score for mortgage https://creditreportgetstats.com/ my credit report how to raise credit score what is credit score
Reply DerekGlize
5:40 PM on December 23, 2020 
best price for generic allegra allegra 180 tablet price order periactin fast and cheap
famvir medication https://anti-viraltablet.com/ famvir prescription drug
clomid 50mg yasmin 0 03 mg 3 mg shatavari tablets online
Reply FrefHoraProolla
5:39 PM on December 23, 2020 
https://getcreditreportstats.com/ government free credit report https://getcreditreportstats.com/ - free annual credit report official site excellent credit score
Reply woociobbinaign
5:35 PM on December 23, 2020 
https://creditreportcheckstats.com/ transunion credit report free https://creditreportcheckstats.com/ - credit scores experian credit
Reply saurealeste
5:35 PM on December 23, 2020 
what is my credit score credit score max credit score https://creditreportcheckstats.com/
Reply jesspeahkeyday
5:24 PM on December 23, 2020 
https://getcreditreportstats.com/ free experian credit report check free credit score get all three credit scores credit score companies
Reply Deloamiancenia
4:53 PM on December 23, 2020 
how to increase credit score transunion free credit report credit score ratings chart check your credit rating https://creditreportgetrank.com/ - intuit credit score
Reply RobertoWaymn
4:46 PM on December 23, 2020 
can you buy valtrex over the counter in canada daily valtrex no prescription buy acyclovir pills online
valtrex generic over the counter https://anti-viraltablet.online/ zovirax rx
otc acyclovir tablets acyclovir discount coupon acyclovir 200mg
Reply asyhonsurnehete
4:39 PM on December 23, 2020 
free credit report info free credit report annual cheapest credit report
Reply IncegepepFund
4:25 PM on December 23, 2020 
how do i check my credit score free equifax credit report request truly free credit report
Reply FrefHoraProolla
4:24 PM on December 23, 2020 
check credit scores free credit score check what is a credit report credit scores free https://creditreportgetstats.com/ - business credit score
Reply KiaJes
4:19 PM on December 23, 2020 
plaquenil over the counter
Reply Livestock Farming Tools
4:12 PM on December 23, 2020 
�����?������?��?` http://nswschoolanimals.com/horses/horses-food-water/
Livestock Farming Tools https://www.livestockhelper.com/livestock-farming-tools/
Reply JasonJes
3:57 PM on December 23, 2020 
buy discount viagra online buy soft cialis buy viagra in australia hydroxychloroquine generic stromectol cream buy chloroquine phosphate canada floxin tablets price viagra 100mg online price in india cost of digoxin without insurance buy norvasc online
Reply IncegepepFund
3:50 PM on December 23, 2020 
how to ck my credit score https://creditreportgetrank.com/ credit score ranges equifax free credit score turbo credit score
0