Francisca's Dominican Bakery

Francisca's Dominican Bakery Francisca's Dominican Cakes has been serving the DC metro area for over 15 years. We take pride in creating attractive & delicious cakes for all occasions.

11/30/2017

If you have decorations you know you want to use on the cake, bring them to us. Then, we have a better idea of the type of cake you want and what it will have to support.

11/28/2017

For many generations, you could tell someone's class by the bread he or she ate. The poor usually ate whole grain bread, while the rich could afford fluffy white bread. This trend shifted in modern times as the nutritional value of whole grain was discovered.

11/23/2017

Did you know that lighting, temperature, and humidity conditions can all affect the way the frosting colors appear on your cake? For example, purple buttercream frosting can turn blue when exposed to sunlight.

11/21/2017

The tradition of wedding cake came from ancient Rome. It was believed that good fortune would follow the couple if the cake was well-made and well-formed. A well-made cake was a symbol of a well-made marriage.

11/16/2017

In Europe, many traditional wedding cakes are sponge cakes filled with fruits and nuts. The cake often comes dipped in alcohol such as rum or brandy. This tradition is also followed in the West Indies and Caribbean countries.

11/14/2017

Did you know that the term “parfait” is actually French for “perfect?” This is a frozen custard that’s made with eggs, sugar, whipped cream, and flavorings that are placed in a mold, similar to a bombe. Common flavorings include fruit puree, liqueur, coffee, or chocolate.

11/09/2017

Did you know rye bread is higher in fiber than most other common bread types? It is made from flour that is processed from rye grains and usually is a darker color with stronger flavors than other grains or breads.

11/07/2017

Give your little prince or princess the most memorable birthday ever with a castle cake. Add a birthday crown and it will be sure to make your little one feel like royalty for the day, or at least as long as the party lasts.

11/02/2017

One bushel of wheat will produce 73 one-pound loaves of bread, and a family of four could live ten years off the bread produced by one acre of wheat. For one person, it would take 168 days on average to eat the amount of bread produced from one bushel of wheat!

10/31/2017

Did you know that, in America, breads typically come in two main forms: quick breads and cornbreads? Cornbreads are beloved throughout the country, but vary by region, and are different in the South and North.

10/26/2017

So what exactly is a grooms’ cake? This is a cake that is traditionally served the night before the wedding, is usually a dark color, and is typically decorated with something reflecting the groom’s interests.

10/24/2017

It can sometimes be a challenge to estimate how much cake you'll need for your wedding reception. If it's months before the wedding, and not all guests have sent back their RSVP, use this handy rule: assume the final number will be around 15 percent to 20 percent less than the total guests who were invited.

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11464 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD
20705

Telephone

(301) 434-3678

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