Brazo de Gitano is a traditional Spanish dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a sponge cake that is rolled up and filled with a variety of fillings, such as chocolate, cream, or fruit. The cake is often served at parties and celebrations, and it is a popular choice for birthday cakes. If you are looking for a delicious and festive dessert, Brazo de Gitano is a great option. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious treat at home.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BRAZO DE GITANO -- ROLLED SPONGE CAKE (SPAIN)
The recipe for this special Spanish dessert was found on the internet & posted here for use in Zaar World Tour 5.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly butter a 15"x8" baking pan or sheet. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, then butter that well & dust lightly with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks & 1/4 cup granulated sugar until thick & smooth.
- Stir in flour, cocoa & vanilla extract, blending well.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, but not dry, then fold them into the yolk/flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared baking sheet & spread out evenly.
- Bake 15 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes before turning onto a cloth to cool.
- After another 10 minutes peel off the paper.
- Combine whipped cream, rum & superfine sugar, & adjust to taste.
- Spread this cream mixture over the cake & then roll the cake like a jellyroll, starting with the long edge.
- Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar, before slicing into 3-inch long slices & serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 276.7, Sodium 89.3, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.5, Protein 8.8
BRAZO DE GITANO (CREAM ROLL)
This is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert. There are different variations for the brazo de gitano filling. You can substitute strawberry or guava jam for the cream filling. If not serving immediately, place rolls in a refrigerator and remove 1 hour before serving.
Provided by Venus Zayas
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 18x12x1-inch aluminum pan. Line with parchment paper and grease paper generously.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine water, vanilla extract, and lime juice in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Beat eggs in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Reduce speed to medium and add white sugar gradually. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture alternately with water mixture, mixing until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- While cake is baking, dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat until well blended. Add egg yolks and mix well. Pour in remaining milk, sugar, salt, and lime zest. Mix over medium heat using a wooden spoon until boiling; remove from heat. Keep filling warm if cake is still baking.
- Place a large, damp cloth on a table and sprinkle generously with sifted confectioners' sugar about 5 minutes before cake has finished baking.
- Remove cake from the oven. Release edges of cake using a knife. Turn cake over onto the sugar-coated cloth; remove parchment paper from cake and trim edges. Pour cream filling over cake immediately, spreading almost to the edges. Roll cake up from the bottom.
- Cut roll in the middle to divide into two 9-inch rolls. Transfer to 2 flat platters using 2 wide spatulas. Sprinkle rolls with additional confectioners' sugar just prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
Tips:
- For best results, use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before you start baking.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until they are light and fluffy and have tripled in volume.
- Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture, folding it in gently to avoid deflating the batter.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking tray and bake until golden brown.
- While the cake is still warm, spread it with your favorite filling and roll it up tightly.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Brazo de Gitano is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy sponge cake and creamy filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give Brazo de Gitano a try. You won't be disappointed!
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