Bizcocho dominicano

A typical Dominican cake

Bizcocho dominicano, or Dominican cake, is a type of cake popularized by bakeries in the Dominican Republic. The cake is characterized by its moist and airy texture and meringue frosting. It is a popular fixture for special occasions, and is present at most events celebrated by Dominican families, including anniversaries, baby showers, communions, and birthdays.[1] The cakes can be found at many Dominican American bakeries and are also a popular seller of many successful home businesses.[2]

Ingredients and flavors

Like most cakes, primary ingredients include butter, sugar, baking powder, flour, and eggs. A distinguishing factor of Dominican cake is its Italian meringue icing, known locally as suspiro.[3] Authentic Dominican cake frequently uses orange juice in replace of milk or water to provide moisture, a subtle citrus flavor, and help emulsify the batter. The batter is commonly flavored with vanilla, orange zest and lime zest. Dominican cake is consisting of multiple stacked sheets of cake held together by a tropical filling, usually pineapple jam/paste.

References

  1. ↑ Albala, Ken (2011-05-25). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia [4 volumes]: [Four Volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313376276.
  2. ↑ Janer, Zilkia (2008-03-30). Latino Food Culture. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313087905.
  3. ↑ "8 Things You Should Definitely Know About Dominican Cakes". www.latina.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
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