BRAZO DE GITANO -- ROLLED SPONGE CAKE (SPAIN)

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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

5 eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted, divided
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 1/4 teaspoons rum extract
1 tablespoon superfine sugar

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

Eloisa Peraza
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This brazo de gitano is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's impressive-looking, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Muxumad cali
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I've never been a big fan of brazo de gitano, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


SUSPENSE CLIPS
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This brazo de gitano is a must-try for any sponge cake lover. It's light, fluffy, and flavorful, with a creamy filling that's simply divine.


Helen M Hunter
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I'm a big fan of sponge cake and this brazo de gitano is one of my favorites. The cake is light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and creamy. I could eat this cake every day!


Samuel Epem
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This brazo de gitano is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I love that it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Danny Orama
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I've made this brazo de gitano several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Violet Ford
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This brazo de gitano is a delicious and impressive dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sponge cake.


Megan
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I'm a big fan of sponge cake and this brazo de gitano is one of my favorites. The cake is light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and creamy. I could eat this cake every day!


Noyn Bagom
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This brazo de gitano is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I love that it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Brevard CCC
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I've made this brazo de gitano several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Syed Abdullah Agha
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This brazo de gitano is a delicious and impressive dessert. It's perfect for any special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sponge cake.


francisco soberanis
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this brazo de gitano without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Durga aryal
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I made this brazo de gitano for my family and they loved it! The cake was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Gaming Kawser
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This brazo de gitano is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is so delicious and impressive-looking. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sponge cake.


Stacey Wambui
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I tried making this brazo de gitano for the first time and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake came out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Alfredo Torres
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This is the best brazo de gitano I've ever had! The sponge cake is so light and airy, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


raeesKZ KZ
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I'm not a big fan of sponge cake, but this brazo de gitano changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.


Okechukwu Wise
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I made this brazo de gitano for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Ailsa Fergus
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This brazo de gitano is a delightful treat! The sponge cake is light and fluffy, while the filling is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.