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.

32338 Comments

Reply supreme clothing
7:31 AM on June 5, 2021 
I wish to show my gratitude for your kindness giving support to individuals who have the need for help with the matter. Your very own commitment to passing the solution around had become definitely useful and has really permitted employees just like me to attain their desired goals. Your amazing interesting useful information signifies a lot to me and somewhat more to my mates. Thanks a lot; from everyone of us.
supreme clothing http://www.supremesoutlet.us.com
Reply Aluminium Powder Paste
7:25 AM on June 5, 2021 
Reply Qi Charger
7:17 AM on June 5, 2021 
Reply Qi Charger
7:17 AM on June 5, 2021 
Reply ambupDev
6:46 AM on June 5, 2021 
store number for walmart pharmacy cvs pharmacy cvs store viagra online canadian pharmacy
Reply skylineblade
6:37 AM on June 5, 2021 
loose fitting sweater šaty rvca cappelli donna regatta waterproof trainers wide fit wedge court schuhe samsung galaxy s8 rood hoesje green bay packers corey linsley official nike green game women s home nfl jersey
skylineblade https://www.skylineblade.com/
Reply curry shoes
5:55 AM on June 5, 2021 
Thank you so much for giving everyone remarkably terrific chance to discover important secrets from this web site. It can be very pleasing and full of a great time for me and my office friends to search your site a minimum of thrice in one week to read the newest tips you will have. Of course, we're actually astounded concerning the beautiful knowledge you give. Selected 4 areas in this posting are in truth the most impressive I have ever had.
curry shoes http://www.curry8.us
Reply yeezy
5:42 AM on June 5, 2021 
I together with my pals were actually reviewing the great ideas located on your web page and so all of a sudden I got an awful suspicion I had not expressed respect to the blog owner for those tips. Those boys were definitely warmed to read all of them and have now truly been tapping into these things. Thank you for really being really thoughtful and also for settling on this form of really good resources most people are really desperate to know about. Our sincere apologies for not expressing gratitude to you earlier.
yeezy http://www.yeezy350boost.us.com
Reply StevenAxony
5:41 AM on June 5, 2021 
valtrex price australia valtrex - valtrex daily use
https://bwellbutrin.com/# wellbutrin tablets
Reply teckna
4:26 AM on June 5, 2021 
nike air max classic bw sort persian violet hvid cheap jordan knit hat 2017 nike air max 97 jayson tatum billig nike air jordan 13 svart and rosa nike air huarache ultra se fraus schuh game zach mettenberger womens jersey tennessee titans 7 road white nfl
teckna http://www.teckna.net/
Reply supreme shirt
4:20 AM on June 5, 2021 
I am also writing to make you know of the remarkable discovery my wife's princess went through using your webblog. She came to find so many things, not to mention what it's like to possess an excellent coaching mindset to make other people completely grasp several complex subject areas. You really surpassed our expectations. Thanks for churning out the necessary, dependable, informative and even unique tips about that topic to Janet.
supreme shirt http://www.supreme.us.org
Reply PacySwa
4:14 AM on June 5, 2021 
paypal cialis cialis online america free samples viagra cialis
Reply rehema
3:46 AM on June 5, 2021 
kobe 10 hvit mennns air jordan flight plate review billig air max 90 negro hombres venta blue pink nike kobe 11 em mesh for uk toronto blue jays 1992 world series hat today under armour chaussures curry 2
rehema http://www.rehema.net/
Reply LisaJes
3:22 AM on June 5, 2021 
buy valtrex online cheap australia
Reply realtorjane
3:15 AM on June 5, 2021 
maglia adidas lunga chaussure similar to converse negro y oro nike mercurial superfly masonic ball berretto nike air vapormax run utility férfi running cip? pastel bardot ruha
realtorjane http://www.realtorjane.com/
Reply freedomrvwi
2:44 AM on June 5, 2021 
nike air max 90 blanco concord gris rosado nike sb zoom dunk low air jordan 11 black yellow blue for cheap lebron james apparel for youth 2014 new nfl jerseys new york giants 23 rashad jennings white elite jerseys yeezy sko cost
freedomrvwi http://www.freedomrvwi.net/
Reply StevenAxony
2:34 AM on June 5, 2021 
generic valtrex 1000mg for sale where can you buy valtrex - valtrex pills over the counter
https://bvaltrex.com/# cost of valtrex generic
Reply golden goose outlet
1:44 AM on June 5, 2021 
I have to show some appreciation to the writer just for rescuing me from such a predicament. Right after searching throughout the search engines and coming across concepts which are not beneficial, I was thinking my entire life was gone. Being alive without the strategies to the issues you've sorted out by way of your write-up is a serious case, as well as the kind which could have in a negative way affected my career if I hadn't come across your blog. Your own understanding and kindness in dealing with every aspect was vital. I am not sure what I would have done if I had not encountered such a step like this. It's possible to at this moment look ahead to my future. Thank you so much for this expert and effective guide. I will not think twice to propose your web sites to anybody who ought to have recommendations about this matter.
golden goose outlet http://www.goldengooses.us
Reply Money Loan
1:10 AM on June 5, 2021 
short term loans for bad credit
Reply LisaJes
12:53 AM on June 5, 2021 
generic sildenafil 20 mg
0