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.

32352 Comments

Reply yeezy boost 350
3:27 PM on May 3, 2021 
I precisely wanted to thank you very much all over again. I am not sure the things I might have used without the type of tactics contributed by you concerning this subject matter. It absolutely was a real daunting difficulty in my position, but noticing your expert manner you treated the issue made me to jump over fulfillment. Now i am happier for this assistance and then sincerely hope you are aware of a powerful job you are always accomplishing educating the rest with the aid of a blog. I am certain you have never encountered any of us.
yeezy boost 350 http://www.yeezy-boost.us.com
Reply moncler jackets
3:24 PM on May 3, 2021 
I have to show my affection for your generosity giving support to folks that need help with this particular topic. Your very own dedication to passing the message all through appeared to be wonderfully functional and have surely allowed professionals like me to get to their aims. Your new important hints and tips can mean much a person like me and much more to my office colleagues. With thanks; from everyone of us.
moncler jackets http://www.monclerjackets.us.org
Reply bape
3:23 PM on May 3, 2021 
I and also my friends happened to be checking the best recommendations located on the blog and then all of a sudden developed a terrible feeling I never thanked the website owner for those tips. All the guys happened to be for this reason passionate to see all of them and have in effect really been enjoying them. Thank you for turning out to be simply thoughtful as well as for deciding upon this sort of notable tips most people are really desperate to understand about. Our own sincere regret for not saying thanks to you sooner.
bape http://www.bapesonline.com
Reply supreme clothing
3:16 PM on May 3, 2021 
Thanks so much for providing individuals with such a breathtaking chance to check tips from this site. It is always very terrific and as well , packed with a good time for me personally and my office colleagues to visit the blog nearly three times a week to see the newest tips you will have. And of course, I am actually impressed with the impressive things you give. Selected 3 areas in this article are certainly the most effective I have ever had.
supreme clothing http://www.supremes.us.org
Reply golden goose sale
3:03 PM on May 3, 2021 
I in addition to my friends were actually reading the good secrets and techniques located on your web site and then at once developed an awful suspicion I never expressed respect to the web site owner for those techniques. Those people happened to be totally very interested to study all of them and have in effect very much been taking pleasure in those things. We appreciate you simply being quite considerate and for considering such exceptional resources millions of individuals are really desperate to learn about. Our sincere apologies for not expressing appreciation to you earlier.
golden goose sale http://www.goldengoosessale.com
Reply sachsmedia
2:48 PM on May 3, 2021 
tools home improvement security monitors displays automotive outdoor furniture chairs 1 luggage locks 4 womens fashion scarves 2 industrial scientific spring snaps industrial scientific bath accessories 1
sachsmedia http://us.sachsmedia.net/
Reply JeremyImicy
2:41 PM on May 3, 2021 
how to buy cialis online uk: buy cialis online at lowest price - buy cialis online europe
https://cialisst.com/# taking cialis soft tabs
buy cialis philippines erectile dysfunction pills generic cialis canadian
Reply air jordans
2:33 PM on May 3, 2021 
I precisely needed to say thanks all over again. I do not know the things I might have handled in the absence of the opinions shared by you directly on that area. It was before a real troublesome crisis for me personally, nevertheless being able to view a new specialised technique you processed that took me to cry for fulfillment. I am happier for this guidance and as well , trust you comprehend what a great job you are always undertaking educating the rest with the aid of your web page. Probably you've never got to know any of us.
air jordans http://www.cheap-airjordans.us.com
Reply AmyJes
2:09 PM on May 3, 2021 
tadalafil 5mg daily mexico
Reply Harryfouff
2:03 PM on May 3, 2021 
buy cialis drug buy cialis online cheap - order original cialis online
https://cialisst.com/# how to get ciails without a doctor
buy cialis online best price buy cialis doctor monthly cost of cialis without insurance
Reply kyrie 5
2:03 PM on May 3, 2021 
I precisely desired to say thanks once again. I am not sure the things I might have worked on in the absence of the concepts revealed by you about my topic. It seemed to be an absolute fearsome matter for me, nevertheless spending time with your skilled fashion you solved it forced me to cry over happiness. I will be grateful for the service and wish you comprehend what an amazing job that you are doing teaching other individuals through the use of your web site. I know that you have never encountered all of us.
kyrie 5 http://www.kyrie5.org
Reply BrianRougs
1:53 PM on May 3, 2021 
http://cialisst.com/# cialis in europe
cialis online without prescription how to buy cialis online uk cheap generic cialis
Reply supreme outlet
1:46 PM on May 3, 2021 
I want to point out my passion for your kindness for folks that really need assistance with in this area of interest. Your real dedication to passing the message all through has been really powerful and has regularly made regular people much like me to arrive at their desired goals. Your own insightful information implies a whole lot to me and substantially more to my fellow workers. Thanks a ton; from everyone of us.
supreme outlet http://www.supremeoutlet.us.com
Reply kyrie 6 shoes
1:46 PM on May 3, 2021 
I am also commenting to let you know what a wonderful experience our child undergone browsing your site. She figured out a lot of pieces, including how it is like to have an ideal giving mood to get certain people very easily completely grasp several problematic topics. You really exceeded her desires. I appreciate you for rendering those necessary, healthy, informative not to mention unique tips on the topic to Sandra.
kyrie 6 shoes http://www.kyrie6.org
Reply N¼?Æ·¥É¥ë¥Á¥§&¥¬¥Ã¥Ð©`¥ÊÑ¥¥³¥Ô©`
1:42 PM on May 3, 2021 
China Pattern Sweater https://www.sweater-home.com/china-pattern-sweater/
cheap air jordan 1 mid cool grey http://jordanshoesok.com
����?����?������`�?`���?` http://www.tomato-farm.org/
Reply gruuvan
1:34 PM on May 3, 2021 
brieftasche with coin clasp abbigliamento adidas donna retro 12 gym rouge toddler retro 6 bajo infrared oklahoma state boonie cappello nike fekete blazer alacsony
gruuvan http://www.gruuvan.com/
Reply yeezy shoes
1:32 PM on May 3, 2021 
I'm just commenting to make you be aware of of the superb experience my girl undergone reading your web site. She figured out some details, with the inclusion of what it is like to possess an awesome helping spirit to let certain people quite simply know just exactly a number of multifaceted things. You really surpassed my expectations. Many thanks for showing the important, dependable, edifying and also easy tips about this topic to Janet.
yeezy shoes http://www.yeezy-shoes.us.org
Reply WilliamLah
1:27 PM on May 3, 2021 
https://cialisst.com/# how to get ciails without a doctor
cialis 20mg usa erectile dysfunction medications buy cialis rush
Reply Online Payday Loans
1:26 PM on May 3, 2021 
payday loans same day payout
Reply jordan shoes
1:04 PM on May 3, 2021 
I wanted to make a comment so as to say thanks to you for those remarkable tips you are posting on this site. My particularly long internet lookup has now been honored with reasonable facts to share with my colleagues. I would believe that many of us readers actually are rather blessed to exist in a useful place with many awesome individuals with insightful tactics. I feel really grateful to have used your webpage and look forward to really more cool minutes reading here. Thanks a lot once more for everything.
jordan shoes http://www.jordan12.us.com
0