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Brazilian roll cake

A delicate rolled sponge cake filled with sweet guava paste, dusted with sugar and flour for a classic Brazilian treat.

Total time
40 min
Servings
8
Calories
280
Protein
6g
Brazilian roll cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Fold in flour and salt gently until just combined.

  4. Step 4

    Spread batter evenly on the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

  5. Step 5

    Turn cake onto a clean towel dusted with sugar, peel off paper, and roll up while warm.

  6. Step 6

    Unroll, spread guava paste evenly, then reroll tightly.

  7. Step 7

    Dust with sugar and flour before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • jelly roll pan
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • kitchen towel
  • spatula

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