Best 2 Bizcocho Dominicano Recipes

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Welcome to the world of Dominican bizcocho, a delightful culinary treasure that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its fluffy texture, rich flavor, and enticing aroma, this traditional Dominican cake has captured the hearts of dessert lovers worldwide. In this article, we'll guide you in exploring the delectable world of bizcocho dominicano, providing insights into its history, cultural significance, and the techniques involved in creating this delightful treat. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we explore the secrets behind the perfect bizcocho dominicano.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BIZCOCHO DOMINICANO (DOMINICAN CAKE)



Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) image

Tropical pound cake with pineapple. Posted for ZWT, untried by me. Adapted from the May/June 09 Hannaford fresh magazine. NOTE: don't preheat the oven -- this cake is supposed to go into a cold oven! Cook time includes cooling times for both cake and filling.

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18 ounce) container fresh pineapple rings, drained and sliced into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, at room temp (see note below)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sifted cake flour
1 cup heavy cream
powdered sugar, for dusting
pineapple rings (optional, for garnish) or chopped pineapple (optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • FILLING:.
  • Combine all the filling ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until pineapple is tender and mixture becomes thick and jammy (this will take about 1 hour). Drain off any excess liquid and set mixture aside to cool to room temperature This part can be done up to 3 days ahead, just store filling in fridge until ready to use.
  • CAKE:.
  • Spray a 9 or 10" Bundt pan with Baker's Joy (or any cooking spray with flour in it).
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the room temp eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, orange juice and orange zest.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the salt and half the flour and mix well. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the cream, and mix well again. Add the rest of the flour and mix well. Beat this mixture for 5 minutes on medium-high speed.
  • Spread 2/3 of the cake batter evenly in the prepared pan. Spoon the cooled pineapple filling on top of the batter, making sure that no fruit touches either the outer or inner edges of the pan (you want the filling to be totally enclosed within the cake and not visible from the outside once the cake is baked). Spread the remaining cake batter over the fruit layer, taking care not to disturb the ring of filling as much as possible.
  • Place pan on the middle rack of a cold oven, then turn oven on to 350 deg. F. Bake for about 1 hour, or until cake is golden brown and a tester comes out with only a few dry crumbs.
  • Cool cake in the pan for about 30 minutes. Gently loosen cake from sides of pan with a thin knife, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool. If any of the filling has sunk and fallen out of the top of the cake, arrange this over the top of the cake.
  • Allow cake to cool completely (approx. 2 hours). Dust with powdered sugar immediately before serving. Slice and serve with the chopped pineapple or pineapple rings, if desired.
  • Note about eggs: if you don't have time to wait for the eggs to come to room temp on their own, place them in a medium bowl and cover with very warm water. Allow them to sit in the water for about 5 to 10 minutes before using.

BIZCOCHO DOMINICANO



BIZCOCHO DOMINICANO image

Categories     Egg

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups of all purpose flour
2 tsp. of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of orange juice or pinapple juice
2 cups of butter
2 cups of sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 eggs
less than a 1/3 of a lemon peel.
1 can of condensed milk
Non-stick baking spray

Steps:

  • Mixed the butter & sugar until it is creamy. Add the eggs one by one. Slowly add the orange juice, the vanilla extract & a bit if rum (if you like)& the lemon peel. Slowly add the flour to the mixing, the baking soda & cornstarch. Mix until the flour is creamy. Take a round pan & butter it all around with the non-stick spray & a bit of flour (if your are just using a stick of butter). Pour the mixing into the pan & put the cake into the already pre-heated oven of 350 degrees then lower the heat once you place the cake in it. Let it bake for 45 minutes to an hour- depending the size of your cake. In order to determine if the cake is done, poke it gently with a knife-if it comes out clean with no batter/residue, then the cake is done. When done, take the cake out the oven & set the cake to cool. To make the frosting: you will need 5 egg whites and 1 cup of sugar. Mix in high speed until the frosting is very thick. As a cake filler, you can spread either caramel, condensed milk, or fruit spreads e.g: guava, or pineapple in the middle of the cake, then decorate it with the frosting.

Baking Bizcocho tips

  • Prepare all ingredients before starting the recipe.
  • Use only glass and metal utensils as wooden utensils can absorb unwanted flavors.
  • Follow the correct measurements using the appropriate tools. Use the correct size of cup, liquid, and dry ingredient measurement tools. A kitchen scale can be a helpful alternative to measure ingredients when following the recipe.
  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference to the final product.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together until they form a thick and creamy mixture. When the mixture is poured from the spoon, it should fall back into the bowl like a thick ribbon.
  • Grate the orange and the zest of the lemons before adding them to the batter.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overwork the batter.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Check the cake for doness by inserting an insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. When the pick is removed, there should be no crumbs sticking to it.

Conclusion

This recipe for Bizcocho cake is one of the most popular desserts in the Dominican Republic. It is an almond and citrus cake that has a light texture and a flavorful aroma. The cake is best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top. It can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.

Here are some additional tips for making Bizcocho cake:

  • If you do not have any almond or vanilla extracts, you can still use almond and vanilla powder to make the cake.
  • The type of oranges and lemons used in this cake does not matter. You can use any oranges and lemons that you have on hand.
  • The cake can be decorated with a variety of different toppings, such as whipped cream, fruit preserves, or powdered sugar.
  • If you are making the cake ahead of time, you can bake it the day before and store it in the refrigerator. The cake should be stored in an airtight container until you are ready to serve it.
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