How to Make Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Jelly Roll with Guava) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating in Spain, the Brazo Gitano, or "Gypsy's arm," is a popular dessert that has made its way into Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. This delightful and visually stunning cake roll is made with a light and fluffy sponge cake filled with a sweet and tangy guava jelly. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a beloved treat for special occasions and everyday enjoyment.

Featuring the tropical flavor of guava, Brazo Gitano de Guayaba is a perfect dessert for those who ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sifted self-rising flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, or as needed
  • 1 cup guava paste, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 jelly roll

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Break eggs into a small mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in sugar gradually. Add water, lime zest, and vanilla extract and blend well. Beat in flour gradually until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and loosen the edges with a sharp knife. Turn out immediately onto a tea towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
  • Cut guava paste into chunks and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until spreadable. Be careful, it will get hot because of the high sugar content.
  • Trim any stiff edges off of the cake and spread guava over. Roll up carefully in jelly roll fashion from the narrow end, using the towel to ease the cake over. Let cool in the towel on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the towel carefully and sprinkle additional powdered sugar over the top if desired. Slice to serve.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg