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.

32327 Comments

Reply Online Loans
12:02 AM on June 27, 2021 
hassle free payday loans
Reply Fruit Dryer Equipment Price
11:32 PM on June 26, 2021 
Reply Online Payday Loans
11:22 PM on June 26, 2021 
pay day advance
Reply liones
11:01 PM on June 26, 2021 
womens purple graphic tee nike air yeezy ii 2 red october glowing shoes for sale zilroy air max 2 trainer 94 all white black uk billig nike air jordan 5 all grey black uk monster energy hats black and green machine womens nike kobe 9 low
liones http://www.liones.net/
Reply midtnbiz
10:10 PM on June 26, 2021 
samsung galaxy tab 4 kryt pouzdro gap maternity velvet šaty miami dolphins new era nfl team basic basso profile 59fifty berretto cobalt blue stilettos hausschuhe mit filzsohle iphone 8 dekking rose goud
midtnbiz https://www.midtnbiz.com/
Reply jordan 12
9:11 PM on June 26, 2021 
I together with my guys appeared to be reviewing the best secrets and techniques found on your web site and then at once came up with a terrible feeling I never expressed respect to you for those strategies. My people had been so glad to read through them and now have unquestionably been enjoying those things. Thanks for getting well accommodating as well as for deciding on such marvelous themes most people are really desperate to be informed on. Our honest apologies for not expressing gratitude to you earlier.
jordan 12 http://www.jordan12.us.com
Reply qubacafe
8:55 PM on June 26, 2021 
air jordan 5 svart and rosa cameron wake jersey miami dolphins 91 womens green game jersey nike nfl jersey sale nike lebron 10 hvid red elite jamie collins mens jersey new england patriots 91 road white nfl ultra boost climacool black billig nike tiempo tout noir 2015
qubacafe http://www.qubacafe.com/
Reply designinator
8:33 PM on June 26, 2021 
oxo night dresses uk grey shoes nike zoom winflo 2 eva lendel wedding dresses floral dress with split kith long sleeve womens nike denver broncos 99 kevin vickerson elite white nfl jersey sale
designinator http://www.designinator.com/
Reply Victordycle
8:01 PM on June 26, 2021 
https://edgenrx.online/# best mail order pharmacy canada
how to get prescription drugs without doctor prescription free canadian pharmacy best rated canadian pharmacy
Reply chumbabikes
7:33 PM on June 26, 2021 
ralph lauren outlet online shop limited matt cassel womens jersey buffalo bills 16 drift fashion royal blue nfl nike kyrie 2 white mens billig cheetah print long sleeve shirt asics gel lyte dark blue nike magistax proximo tf orange zip
chumbabikes http://www.chumbabikes.com/
Reply Ester Phosphoric Acid
7:29 PM on June 26, 2021 
Reply kyrie shoes
7:20 PM on June 26, 2021 
I would like to express thanks to you just for rescuing me from this particular situation. Right after surfing through the the web and meeting techniques which are not helpful, I believed my entire life was over. Living without the presence of approaches to the difficulties you've sorted out all through your entire website is a serious case, and the kind that could have in a wrong way affected my entire career if I had not come across your website. The understanding and kindness in dealing with a lot of things was crucial. I am not sure what I would've done if I hadn't come across such a point like this. I'm able to at this point look ahead to my future. Thank you so much for your high quality and amazing guide. I will not think twice to endorse your web site to any person who wants and needs support about this matter.
kyrie shoes http://www.kyrieirvingshoes.us.com
Reply AmyJes
6:38 PM on June 26, 2021 
sildenafil tablets 120 mg
Reply golden goose
6:37 PM on June 26, 2021 
I enjoy you because of your own hard work on this web page. Kate delights in participating in investigations and it's simple to grasp why. Almost all learn all about the dynamic means you render both useful and interesting information through your blog and as well encourage contribution from website visitors on the issue then our own girl has always been studying so much. Have fun with the rest of the year. You are always carrying out a superb job.
golden goose http://www.goldengooses.us
Reply curry 5
6:12 PM on June 26, 2021 
Thank you for all of the hard work on this site. Ellie really likes managing research and it is easy to understand why. I learn all concerning the dynamic mode you render sensible things by means of your web blog and therefore improve participation from website visitors on that issue and our simple princess is without a doubt starting to learn a lot of things. Take pleasure in the remaining portion of the year. You are performing a brilliant job.
curry 5 http://www.curry5.us.com
Reply yeezy 500 blush
5:50 PM on June 26, 2021 
Thank you for all your valuable effort on this web page. Kim enjoys engaging in investigations and it is easy to understand why. My spouse and i hear all about the compelling means you render rewarding strategies via the web blog and as well attract participation from visitors on the situation and my princess is without question being taught a whole lot. Enjoy the remaining portion of the new year. You are carrying out a very good job.
yeezy 500 blush http://www.yeezy-500.us.com
Reply Magnetic Magnet
5:40 PM on June 26, 2021 
Reply yeezy 700
4:33 PM on June 26, 2021 
I must convey my admiration for your generosity in support of those individuals that should have help on your concern. Your special dedication to passing the solution throughout came to be remarkably insightful and has permitted workers much like me to get to their dreams. This important instruction can mean so much to me and further more to my mates. With thanks; from everyone of us.
yeezy 700 http://www.yeezy700.us.com
Reply Victordycle
3:45 PM on June 26, 2021 
http://edgenrx.online/# cheapest pharmacy
best medicine for ed
url=http://edgenrx.online/# says...
ed meds online without doctor prescription
canadian pharmacy coupon code
Reply golden goose sneakers
2:48 PM on June 26, 2021 
Thank you a lot for providing individuals with remarkably spectacular chance to discover important secrets from here. It really is so sweet and full of a good time for me personally and my office acquaintances to search your site really 3 times a week to study the new guides you will have. And lastly, I'm just certainly happy with the breathtaking solutions served by you. Selected 3 tips on this page are basically the most beneficial I've had.
golden goose sneakers http://www.goldengoose-sneakers.us
0