The coca maria is one of the most traditional and endearing desserts of Dénia, a spongy and aromatic sponge cake that has accompanied breakfasts, snacks and family celebrations for generations. Its simplicity is its greatest virtue: made with basic ingredients such as flour, egg, sugar and oil, to which is added a touch of lemon zest and, sometimes, cinnamon, it achieves a delicate flavor that evokes the traditional homemade pastries.
In Dénia, coca maria is enjoyed alone or accompanied by a cup of coffee, chocolate or muscatel mistela, making it a perfect sweet to share. More than a dessert, it is a symbol of the local confectionery tradition, a memory of grandmothers’ cooking that is still very present in homes, bakeries and pastry shops in the city.
Today, the coca maria is still one of the most beloved sweets of the Dianese confectionery. Its presence in bakeries, popular festivals and family tables keeps it as a timeless classic that represents simplicity, closeness and the authentic flavor of the local tradition.
