Go Back
–+ servings
Print

Brazilian Jelly Cake

The Latin American jelly roll cake known as Brazo Gitano.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water divided
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed cubed guava paste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Line pan with wax paper; spray paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until very thick.
  • Gradually beat in granulated sugar, then 5 tablespoons of the water and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
  • Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 14 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Place clean kitchen towel on work surface; dust with 2 tablespoons of the confectioners' sugar. Loosen cake around sides of pan with small knife. Turn out onto sugared towel, wax paper-side up.
  • Fold 1 side of towel over short side of cake, then roll up cake jelly-roll style.
  • Cool cake 15 minutes.
  • Place guava paste and remaining 1 tablespoon water in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds.
  • Stir until guava paste is melted and smooth. Set aside.
  • Unroll cake onto towel.
  • Peel off wax paper.
  • Spread cream cheese evenly over cake.
  • Top with melted guava paste and spread evenly.
  • Using towel, roll up cake and place seam-side down on serving platter.
  • Sprinkle cake with remaining 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
  • Serve and enjoy!