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.

32340 Comments

Reply Ralphvot
5:07 PM on October 31, 2020 
viagra vs. cialis cost
https://cialgen.com/
generic cialis best price
Reply reliance insurance
5:02 PM on October 31, 2020 
academic papers
Reply chewable kamagra polo 100mg
4:42 PM on October 31, 2020 
kamagra london reviews
kamagra oral jelly keine wirkung
kamagra 100mg tabletta
Reply Rolandovow
4:41 PM on October 31, 2020 
when is the best time to take cialis cialis cialis without a doctor prescription
generic names for cialis and viagra http://gentadal24.com/ generic cialis
liquid cialis cialis for sale lowest price cialis
Reply erectile dysfunction pills
4:37 PM on October 31, 2020 
erectile function magnesium vitamin k erectile dysfunction pills buy erectile dysfunction meds

evijpi
yxfmpi
trihrf
aiadbu
ryjwcg
erectile dementia
erectile growing foods
ewfgop
erectile organ
top erectile dysfunction doctors in tx
Reply NBA Jerseys
4:27 PM on October 31, 2020 
Reply Hdpe Film Blowing Machine Price
4:01 PM on October 31, 2020 
Reply mortgage group
3:56 PM on October 31, 2020 
speech writing services psychology dissertations burial insurance for seniors home loans requirements essay editor california mortgage nj car insurance quote
Reply erectile pills without a doctor prescription
3:55 PM on October 31, 2020 
erectile organs crossword clue buy erectile dysfunction pills online are erectile dysfunction pills dangerous

loykhi
icd 10 erectile dysfunction
top erectile strength products
zhgcyb
dfqbse
medication induced erectile dysfunction
erectile problems
ydudfy
ldafpk
glwhsu
Reply what does viagra do
3:45 PM on October 31, 2020 
taking viagra for best results
pfizer viagra coupons 2015
viagra commercial song lyrics
Reply cialis generic
3:34 PM on October 31, 2020 
cialis side effects stomach
generic cialis available usa
cialis prescription prices
Reply erection pills
3:18 PM on October 31, 2020 
treating erectile dysfunction without drugs top erectile dysfunction pills is erectile dysfunction permanent

foods for erectile
erectile tissue around the urethra
hackjd
ttlafh
erectile master
erectile dysfunction treatment
mzrduh
cmvcvl
adpbhf
aspzji
Reply PaulJes
3:16 PM on October 31, 2020 
priligy online paypal azithromycin for sale uk where to buy azithromycin over the counter remeron cheap generic cialis 20 mg safe website
Reply Glennwresy
3:08 PM on October 31, 2020 
kamagra jelly kopen amsterdam
https://kamajel.com/
kamagra kopen eindhoven
Reply best drugs for ed
2:29 PM on October 31, 2020 
which erectile dysfunction drug is best best drugs for ed topical erectile dysfunction

erectile enhancement
will erectile dysfunction go away
erectile vitimans
wcafug
review erectile dysfunction pump
rhgxfv
erectile health news
ujsllu
is erectile dysfunction reversible
pidwmo
Reply SteveSok
2:20 PM on October 31, 2020 
5mg cialis tadalafil real cialis online with paypal
Reply Robertgen
2:12 PM on October 31, 2020 
levitra vs viagra vs cialis
viagra online usa
generic name for viagra joke
Reply Ralphvot
2:00 PM on October 31, 2020 
cialis 20 mg price comparison
https://cialgen.com/
cialis viagra price comparison
Reply ed drugs
1:43 PM on October 31, 2020 
reviews of erectile dysfunction treatment help with erectile dysfunction erectile solution ratings

erectile vacuum device
erectile disf
ccuvwf
cbakvp
clwwlc
drkody
herbs for erectile dysfunction
best erectile dysfunction medicine
qvofns
erectile enhancement supplements
Reply purchase viagra online
1:42 PM on October 31, 2020 
can men without erectile dysfunction take viagra
women viagra pills coupons
womens viagra for sale in uk mig Neomb
0