Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Jelly Roll with Guava)

Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Jelly Roll with Guava)

Recipe I’ve had for over 25 years. In Puerto Rico, the brazo gitano made by Franco in Mayaguez is a favorite. This homemade version may not be an exact duplicate but it is just as good or better, in my opinion. Mix and match the fillings to your taste. Cream cheese along with the fruit of your choice is a favorite of many.

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

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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
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.

Step 6
Remove the towel carefully and sprinkle additional powdered sugar over the top if desired. Slice to serve.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use guava jelly instead of paste, or any jam of your choice for a different flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233
Calories
2g
Fat
52g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g 2%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Cholesterol56mg 19%
Sodium181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars23g
Protein3g
Vitamin C12mg 61%
Calcium52mg 4%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium56mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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