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 Ralphvot
11:59 AM on November 1, 2020 
cialis side effects pain in leg https://cialistak.com/ - tadalafil cialis
very low cost generic cialis
acquistare cialis generico in italia cialis g?©n?©rique cialis cheap uk
Reply buy erectile dysfunction pills online
11:52 AM on November 1, 2020 
does erectile dysfunction destroy marriages best ed drugs erectile strength diet

xqduyp
gucqyt
btivyb
erectile incontinence
best erectile dysfunction pills
discount erectile dysfunction pills
wehmkf
btqmeo
erectile function restored after turp
wrlxxu
Reply Glennwresy
11:52 AM on November 1, 2020 
kamagra oral jelly in australia https://kamagratel.com/ - kamagra oral jelly side effects
kamagra oral jelly deutschland
kamagra reviews forum kamagra oral jelly 100mg price cost of kamagra
Reply erectile enhancement pills
11:01 AM on November 1, 2020 
are erectile dysfunction pills dangerous new drugs for ed erectile organs crossword

oyhlpc
bgsslf
hgtqvc
erectile definition
erectile hopeless
kvoznx
erectile stamina in older men
scryhd
erectile reverser
hqurzq
Reply Bowl Agent In Yiwu
10:47 AM on November 1, 2020 
Reply insurance
10:40 AM on November 1, 2020 
buy cheap car insurance long term insurance progressive auto ins best article writing service
Reply WilliamTut
10:39 AM on November 1, 2020 
viagra for sale viagra buy viagra online canada
medicine for ed http://vgr24w.com generic viagra names
how to get viagra cheap viagra generic price of viagra
Reply cialis dosing
10:27 AM on November 1, 2020 
cialis commercial female actors 2015
40 mg cialis dosage strengths
side effects cialis 5mg
Reply kamagra oral jelly customer reviews
10:18 AM on November 1, 2020 
kamagra 100
kamagra shop deutschland test
kamagra novi sad potencija
Reply cheap erectile dysfunction pills online
10:08 AM on November 1, 2020 
erectile disorder mayo clinic solutions to erectile dysfunction erectile medicine

ppjwxs
erectile potion
knsxre
yhnuxo
best erectile dysfunction pumps
qzkbue
compare erectile dysfunction medication
rhnkqh
erectile dysfunction in men
uhvgnx
Reply buy erectile dysfunction pills
9:29 AM on November 1, 2020 
for erectile health and better blood flow erectile dysfunction drugs coupons for erectile dysfunction

slbmnd
erectile disf
solutions to erectile dysfunction
can erectile dysfunction be cured
erectile with long time
fozdyh
qahxmv
erectile implants side effects
mrfvjf
tfovao
Reply BrianBus
8:46 AM on November 1, 2020 
buy deltasone
buy prednisone no rx
buy prednisone medication
Reply Robertdem
8:38 AM on November 1, 2020 
dating online
dating online
https://onlinelovedate.com/ - dating site
Reply purchase viagra
8:30 AM on November 1, 2020 
viagra dosage vs cialis dosage
viagra effects on the heart
generic viagra walmart pharmacy
Reply Glennwresy
8:30 AM on November 1, 2020 
kamagra oral jelly forum hr
https://kamagradt.com/
kamagra 100mg
Reply erectile dysfunction remedies
7:47 AM on November 1, 2020 
erectile injection therapy plan erectile dysfunction drugs are erectile dysfunction not curable

nqfpmg
erectile vasectomy
cipnrr
lvletg
uwnoth
buehxp
dealing with erectile dysfunction
eykvrq
best erectile dysfunction drug
eeugzj
Reply Robertgen
7:09 AM on November 1, 2020 
viagra side effects in women https://viagraofc.com/ - cheap viagra pills
viagra professional 50mg
viagra dosage vs cialis purchase viagra online cialis professional vs viagra professional
Reply kamagra 100mg
7:01 AM on November 1, 2020 
kamagra oral jelly india price
kamagra 100mg tablets for sale in us
kamagra oral jelly kaufen
Reply wvnexsmi
6:36 AM on November 1, 2020 
Chevron
wvnexsmi http://www.g4ktmm1e9z413v3so62i01z5f0q7e4z3s.org/
url=http://www.g4ktmm1e9z413v3so62i01z5f0q7e4z3s.org/ says...
uwvnexsmi

awvnexsmi
Reply WilliamTut
6:26 AM on November 1, 2020 
viagra pills viagra for sale online doctor prescription for viagra
erectional dysfunction http://vgr24w.com is there a generic viagra
canadian online pharmacy viagra cheap viagra generic cheap generic viagra
0