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.

32374 Comments

Reply Deloamiancenia
1:24 PM on January 29, 2021 
pure cbd oil cbd oil buy cbd oil cdb oils
Reply golden goose
1:17 PM on January 29, 2021 
I must express some appreciation to this writer for bailing me out of this type of difficulty. After browsing through the the web and seeing notions that were not pleasant, I was thinking my entire life was done. Being alive devoid of the strategies to the difficulties you have sorted out as a result of this guideline is a serious case, as well as ones that could have in a negative way damaged my entire career if I hadn't encountered your site. The mastery and kindness in handling a lot of things was useful. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't discovered such a thing like this. It's possible to at this time relish my future. Thanks for your time very much for your skilled and effective help. I will not be reluctant to propose your blog to anybody who would need guidelines about this situation.
golden goose http://www.goldengoose-outlet.us.com
Reply IncegepepFund
1:14 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbdistillery https://cbdgummieswkj.com/ cannabis oil best cbd oil hemp cbd
Reply FrefHoraProolla
1:14 PM on January 29, 2021 
https://cbdgummieswkj.com/ best cbd oils https://cbdgummieswkj.com/ - charlottes web cbd ceremony cbd oil
Reply jesspeahkeyday
1:12 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd cream cbd hemp buy cbd oil what is cbd oil https://cbdtincturesew.com/ - cbd
Reply FrefHoraProolla
1:12 PM on January 29, 2021 
https://cbdtincturesew.com/ cannabinoids https://cbdtincturesew.com/ - cbd benefits what is a tincture
Reply Deloamiancenia
1:10 PM on January 29, 2021 
cdb oils https://fullspectrumcbdoilyw.com/ - cannabinoid cbd full spectrum hemp cbd
Reply IncegepepFund
1:02 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd oil for sale near me buy cbd oil what is cbd oil
Reply FrefHoraProolla
1:02 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd oil vape https://cbdgummiesio.com/ - hemp cbd cannabis tincture cannabis tincture https://cbdgummiesio.com/
Reply FrefHoraProolla
12:59 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd for pain https://fullspectrumcbdoilyw.com/ - cbd oil for sale nuleaf naturals best cbd oil https://fullspectrumcbdoilyw.com/
Reply Founnycoewdyday
12:51 PM on January 29, 2021 
joy organics https://fullspectrumcbdoilyw.com/ - best cbd oils cbd products cbd cream
Reply Jamesdok
12:42 PM on January 29, 2021 
kamagra oral jelly: buy kamagra online - buy kamagra
http://tadalafilfast20.com tadalafil cheap
sildenafil 100mg online uk sildenafil citrate tablets ip 100 mg canadian pharmacy sildenafil 100mg
Reply Deloamiancenia
12:37 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd near me https://cbdgummieswkj.com/ - where to buy cbd oil pure cbd cbd online cbd oil stores near me
Reply Deloamiancenia
12:37 PM on January 29, 2021 
https://cbdgummiesio.com/ what does cbd do cbd oil best cbd oils cannabis tincture
Reply Disposable Mask Box
12:36 PM on January 29, 2021 
Reply Deloamiancenia
12:35 PM on January 29, 2021 
what is cbd oil good for what is cbd oil cbd md cbd oil online for sale
Reply HowardAvevy
12:33 PM on January 29, 2021 
tadalafil 2.5 mg online india: tadalafil online paypal - tadalafil 20 mg mexico
http://kamagrafast100.com kamagra for sale
cost of tadalafil tadalafil uk pharmacy buy tadalafil online paypal
Reply Deloamiancenia
12:26 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd oil amazon cbd oil at walmart buy cannabis oil hemp seed oil benefits https://cbdtincturesew.com/ - best cbd oil for pain
Reply Founnycoewdyday
12:26 PM on January 29, 2021 
cbd gummies walmart cbd oil for sale near me cannabidiol what does cbd do
Reply IncegepepFund
12:26 PM on January 29, 2021 
best cbd oils https://cbdtincturesew.com/ - cbd distillery best cbd cbd todohemp
0