This Spanish Sunday Cake, known as Torta Dominguera, is filled with honest & clean flavors, it´s seriously easy to make and all done in about 45 minutes. Serve it next to a cup of hot chocolate or even coffee and tea for a taste of Spanish goodness.
This recipe hails from the province of Jaen in the region of Andalucía, and it´s a cake that most Spaniards enjoyed as a child for Merienda (afternoon snack) and still enjoy as an adult because it is so good.
To make this cake I used an electric hand mixer and a round baking pan. You can also use a square or even rectangle baking pan if you like. If you don´t have an electric mixer, you can just use a manual whisk.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me 35 minutes to perfectly bake this cake. Of course, every oven heats differently. So it make take you 5 minutes less or five minutes more. Just pierce the middle of the cake with a toothpick, if it comes out cleanly the cake is ready.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
ROUND BAKING PAN
ELECTRIC HAND MIXER
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
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Watch the Video Below on How to Make this Spanish Sunday Cake
Spanish Sunday Cake | Torta Dominguera
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 125 grams
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil 115 ml
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp baking powder 14 grams
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 180 grams
EXTRAS
- granulated sugar for sprinkling
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
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Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add in the sugar, using an electric hand mixer, mix the ingredients until they´re light and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes
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Then add in the Greek yogurt and mix for another 30 seconds
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Add in the sunflower oil and finely grate the zest of 1 lemon, avoiding the white pith, mix for another 30 seconds
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Add in the baking powder, swap out the electric mixer for a hand held whisk, mix together
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Then add in the flour in 1/2 cup (60 grams) increments, run it through a fine sieve as you add into the mixture, then whisk until well mixed
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Once all the flour has been added and you´ve ended up with a thick and creamy texture the batter is done
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Line a round or square baking pan with parchment paper (mine was 8 inches / 24 cm in diameter) and spray the sides with nonstick cooking spray, add the cake batter into the baking pan, making sure it´s evenly spread out
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Add into a preheated oven, bake and broil option (bottom + top heat), 180 C - 355 F
**bake + broil option is similar to the bake option with the fan on**
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After 35 minutes and the cake is golden brown it should be cooked through, you can always pierce the middle of the cake with a toothpick, if it comes out cleanly it is ready, remove from the oven and sprinkle with granulated sugar on top while it´s still hot, let it sit until it cools
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Once the cake is cool enough to handle, gently remove from the baking pan and serve, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Joann
12 . May . 2024I made the spanish sunday cake yesterday. It was delicious! One bite my husband said it instantly reminded him having this cake in spain when he was a boy visiting family. It was the perfect ending to the you manchego cheese and tomato skillet and paella recipe. I just love following your recipes. You make it so easy to do!
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
14 . May . 2024Idalia Cardiel Laber
04 . Jul . 2023I will try this recipe for today our 4th of July! Thank you!!
Idalia Cardiel Laber
I am going to try this one today for our 4th of July. Thank you!!!
04 . Jul . 2023Spain on a Fork
Hope you enjoy! Much love 🙂
06 . Jul . 2023Anna Rivera
Hi Albert, I would love to make this recipe but I don’t have sunflower oil Can I use olive or avocado oil instead? Thank you
16 . Mar . 2023Spain on a Fork
I would recommend the olive oil from than avocado 🙂 Much love!
17 . Mar . 2023Karen Sternberg
Is it lacking Salt deliberately? I though it might be a mistake, so I added 1/4 teaspoon to mine.
06 . Mar . 2023Spain on a Fork
It does not contain salt as the Greek yogurt does contain some sodium, but you can add some as you did if you like 🙂
06 . Mar . 2023Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use coconut yogurt i never had spanish sunday cake before perfect for my after office snacks love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
03 . Mar . 2023Spain on a Fork
Sounds great Ramya! Much love 🙂
06 . Mar . 2023