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.

32341 Comments

Reply MarkJes
11:46 PM on May 24, 2021 
sildenafil prices in canada buy provigil canada pharmacy valtrex india cialis 2.5 mg coupon order viagra with paypal online real viagra sildenafil 50 mg online 4 sildenafil
Reply Loan Cash
11:37 PM on May 24, 2021 
quick payday loans applying for a loan
Reply off white jordan 1
11:20 PM on May 24, 2021 
Thank you so much for providing individuals with an extremely brilliant chance to read critical reviews from this blog. It can be so lovely plus packed with amusement for me and my office fellow workers to visit your web site particularly 3 times in 7 days to read the fresh stuff you will have. And of course, I'm so certainly astounded with the great concepts served by you. Some 3 points in this article are honestly the most efficient we have ever had.
off white jordan 1 http://www.offwhiteshoes.us.com
Reply lebron james shoes
11:09 PM on May 24, 2021 
I definitely wanted to type a quick note so as to thank you for all the nice secrets you are sharing on this website. My extensive internet lookup has at the end been recognized with reliable facts and techniques to go over with my close friends. I 'd express that most of us readers are rather fortunate to exist in a useful network with very many lovely people with helpful strategies. I feel rather grateful to have used your webpages and look forward to so many more fabulous moments reading here. Thank you once more for all the details.
lebron james shoes http://www.lebronjames-shoes.us.com
Reply dayclE
10:55 PM on May 24, 2021 
viagra no prior prescription vegh21 anj66e
Reply osbornenash
10:48 PM on May 24, 2021 
bred 4s champs billig cheap all red nike air max 1 what the 36 46 billig mens black shoes office nike cortez retro royal blue shoes on sale billig adidas nemeziz 17.1 ag mint green shoes on sale miami dolphins flex fit hats
osbornenash http://www.osbornenash.com/
Reply mozsteel
10:25 PM on May 24, 2021 
swift polo luggage tassen samsung galaxy s7 soft silicone pouzdro ?ervené satin ball gown šaty golden state warriors dad cappello yonex aerus 2 blue turnschuhe von guess
mozsteel https://www.mozsteel.com/
Reply Alfredlix
10:05 PM on May 24, 2021 
online viagra viagra online - buy viagra pills
http://pharmfst.online/# best online pharmacy no prescription
canadian pharmacy 1 internet online drugstore canadian online pharmacy no prescription legit online pharmacy
Reply Bernarddix
9:30 PM on May 24, 2021 
viagra vs cialis generic viagra overnight - viagra coupon
http://viagrasts.online/# cheap viagra
canadian pharmacy 1 internet online drugstore mexican pharmacy online online pharmacy price checker
Reply off white clothing
8:35 PM on May 24, 2021 
I have to express my appreciation to you for bailing me out of this type of predicament. Right after looking out through the world-wide-web and meeting recommendations which were not pleasant, I assumed my entire life was gone. Living without the answers to the issues you've resolved by means of your guide is a critical case, as well as those which could have adversely affected my entire career if I had not encountered the blog. Your actual competence and kindness in maneuvering every part was precious. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't discovered such a stuff like this. I'm able to at this time relish my future. Thank you very much for your high quality and results-oriented guide. I won't think twice to propose your web page to any person who should get counselling on this issue.
off white clothing http://www.off--white.us.com
Reply 4oz Glass Mason Jar
8:14 PM on May 24, 2021 
Reply 4oz Glass Mason Jar
8:09 PM on May 24, 2021 
Reply hermes belt
8:08 PM on May 24, 2021 
My husband and i got really peaceful that Ervin managed to round up his research through the ideas he discovered out of your site. It's not at all simplistic to simply continually be releasing points which some people may have been selling. We remember we need you to thank for this. All the illustrations you've made, the straightforward site menu, the relationships you can help create - it is most wonderful, and it's letting our son and our family believe that that subject is fun, which is seriously essential. Many thanks for the whole thing!
hermes belt http://www.hermesbelts.com
Reply supreme clothing
8:02 PM on May 24, 2021 
Thank you so much for giving everyone remarkably terrific opportunity to read critical reviews from this web site. It is often so pleasurable and packed with a good time for me and my office colleagues to visit your website at the least 3 times weekly to see the newest guides you have got. And of course, I'm so at all times fulfilled for the superb secrets served by you. Selected two tips in this posting are in truth the most efficient we have all ever had.
supreme clothing http://www.supremeclothings.us.com
Reply Bicycle Quality Control
7:57 PM on May 24, 2021 
Reply Personal Loans
7:51 PM on May 24, 2021 
online payday loans direct lenders bad credit payday lenders
Reply Bernarddix
7:17 PM on May 24, 2021 
100mg viagra without a doctor prescription viagra dosage recommendations - ed pills that work better than viagra
http://pharmfst.online/# online pharmacy indonesia
buying prescription drugs from canada mexican pharmacy online mexican pharmacy online
Reply Alfredlix
6:07 PM on May 24, 2021 
order original cialis online - cialis without presciption in usa cialis without presciption in usa
https://viagrasts.online/# viagra dosage recommendations
northern pharmacy canada mexican pharmacy online us pharmacy no prescription
Reply qubacafe
6:06 PM on May 24, 2021 
mercurial superfly green gables adidas nemeziz 19.1 white billig merino crew neck sweater ray robbie 38 jersey nike air max 90 2018 all red shoes on sale cheap sunderland shirt for cheap
qubacafe http://www.qubacafe.com/
Reply DenJes
5:49 PM on May 24, 2021 
buy usa viagra online sildenafil buy over the counter buy viagra united kingdom buying viagra nz tadalafil without prescription canada
0