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.

32372 Comments

Reply StephenRow
5:08 PM on March 14, 2021 
order viagra online buy viagra online usa
viagra online usa http://sildenafilfast100.com/ viagra over the counter
best place to buy viagra online how much is viagra
Reply most reliable canadian pharmacies
4:55 PM on March 14, 2021 
canadian online pharmacy reviews
http://canadianbestpharmacyonline.com/
reputable mexican pharmacies online
Reply yeezy 350
4:14 PM on March 14, 2021 
I am glad for writing to let you be aware of what a really good discovery my friend's girl found viewing yuor web blog. She came to find a lot of details, including how it is like to have a great giving spirit to get men and women clearly understand selected complicated topics. You truly exceeded my desires. Many thanks for showing the practical, healthy, explanatory and as well as cool thoughts on your topic to Mary.
yeezy 350 http://www.yeezy350boostv2s.us
Reply medAmonge
4:11 PM on March 14, 2021 
http://vslevitrav.com/ - 20mg levitra india
Reply golden goose
3:46 PM on March 14, 2021 
I want to show my passion for your kindness in support of folks who absolutely need assistance with in this issue. Your personal dedication to getting the solution all around became rather practical and has usually allowed professionals much like me to attain their objectives. Your own invaluable advice can mean this much a person like me and even more to my colleagues. Thank you; from all of us.
golden goose http://www.golden-goose.us
Reply Everettlob
3:45 PM on March 14, 2021 
buy viagra online canada order viagra online
viagra price https://genericvgrshop.com/ how much is viagra
?»?viagra pills viagra cost per pill
Reply Kennethnek
3:17 PM on March 14, 2021 
viagra from canada ?»?viagra pills
best over the counter viagra http://sildenafilfast100.com/ viagra discount
where to buy viagra over the counter viagra
Reply supreme hoodie
3:07 PM on March 14, 2021 
Thanks a lot for providing individuals with such a remarkable opportunity to read from this site. It can be so good and stuffed with amusement for me personally and my office peers to search your website really three times per week to find out the new tips you have got. Not to mention, I'm also at all times impressed considering the breathtaking strategies you give. Certain 1 points in this article are essentially the most suitable we've ever had.
supreme hoodie http://www.supremeclothingstore.com
Reply Williamjeore
2:57 PM on March 14, 2021 
100mg viagra online doctor prescription for viagra
viagra without a doctor prescription usa http://vgr24w.com/ where to buy viagra
buy viagra online usa when will viagra be generic
Reply StephenRow
2:56 PM on March 14, 2021 
viagra price best place to buy viagra online
viagra 100mg price https://edcheapgeneric.com/ cheap viagra online
best over the counter viagra viagra amazon
Reply curry 6
2:35 PM on March 14, 2021 
My husband and i got so satisfied when Louis could do his analysis through the ideas he got out of the weblog. It's not at all simplistic to just continually be freely giving steps which often people today might have been making money from. And we fully grasp we have the website owner to give thanks to for that. The explanations you have made, the straightforward site navigation, the relationships you will give support to instill - it's got many fantastic, and it's helping our son in addition to us believe that this article is pleasurable, and that is pretty mandatory. Thanks for all the pieces!
curry 6 http://www.curry6.net
Reply yeezys
2:34 PM on March 14, 2021 
I definitely wanted to develop a small remark in order to say thanks to you for some of the marvelous items you are posting at this website. My particularly long internet investigation has now been rewarded with incredibly good facts to talk about with my contacts. I would assert that most of us website visitors actually are quite blessed to dwell in a good network with very many special people with helpful advice. I feel rather happy to have come across your entire webpage and look forward to many more brilliant times reading here. Thanks a lot once again for everything.
yeezys http://www.yeezyshoes.in.net
Reply moncler jackets
2:26 PM on March 14, 2021 
I simply wished to appreciate you once more. I do not know the things I would have worked on in the absence of the entire solutions documented by you regarding that situation. It was actually a real terrifying matter in my circumstances, but taking note of a professional form you solved the issue made me to leap over delight. I'm just grateful for the help as well as hope you find out what a great job that you are getting into instructing some other people by way of a web site. Probably you've never met all of us.
moncler jackets http://www.monclerjackets.us.org
Reply nike react
2:24 PM on March 14, 2021 
I must show some appreciation to the writer just for bailing me out of this type of problem. Just after browsing throughout the the web and meeting recommendations that were not pleasant, I thought my life was over. Being alive without the solutions to the problems you have resolved by way of your main post is a crucial case, and the kind which may have negatively damaged my entire career if I hadn't encountered your web blog. Your primary knowledge and kindness in maneuvering everything was very helpful. I am not sure what I would have done if I had not discovered such a thing like this. I am able to at this moment look ahead to my future. Thanks so much for the reliable and effective guide. I will not think twice to endorse your web sites to any person who should get direction about this matter.
nike react http://www.nikereact.org
Reply jordans
2:11 PM on March 14, 2021 
I am also commenting to let you understand of the fantastic discovery my girl enjoyed using the blog. She mastered numerous details, which include what it's like to possess an amazing teaching mindset to get other individuals clearly comprehend certain complex issues. You undoubtedly surpassed my desires. Many thanks for churning out the warm and helpful, safe, edifying and as well as unique guidance on that topic to Jane.
jordans http://www.jordanssneakers.us.com
Reply unlodalay
1:41 PM on March 14, 2021 
https://vslevitrav.com/ - brand levitra online usa pharmacy
Reply sandmanagement
1:33 PM on March 14, 2021 
nike air max 1 coming soon billig men 2014 new nfl jerseys arizona cardinals 12 john brown black elite usa flag fashion jerseys air max 95 black gold and white oakland athletics hat history kansas city nike shox clearance store jp nike roshe run fluorescent verde
sandmanagement http://www.sandmanagement.net/
Reply 3pc Ball Valves
1:10 PM on March 14, 2021 
Reply Assignment Notebooks
1:01 PM on March 14, 2021 
writing an essay in college
Reply StephenRow
12:47 PM on March 14, 2021 
buy viagra online usa when will viagra be generic
viagra over the counter walmart https://genericvgr100.online/ viagra amazon
best over the counter viagra order viagra online
0