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Chajá

Cultural Context

Chajá is a beloved dessert from Uruguay, named after a native bird. It combines layers of sponge cake, peaches, and meringue, reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served at celebrations, it has gained popularity beyond Uruguay, inspiring variations in neighboring countries.

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6 servings
Servings4
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups peaches, sliced
1 cup meringue
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup chocolate shavings

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a round cake pan.

3

Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a mixing bowl and the yolks in another.

4

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.

5

In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with vanilla extract until creamy.

6

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the yolk mixture.

7

Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture until just combined.

8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

9

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.

10

Prepare the peach filling by peeling and slicing the peaches.

11

In a saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, and cornstarch, cooking over medium heat until thickened.

12

Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in powdered sugar.

13

Once the cake is cool, slice it in half horizontally.

14

Spread the peach filling on the bottom layer, then cover with whipped cream.

15

Place the top layer of the cake back on and cover the entire cake with whipped cream.

16

Decorate with meringue and chocolate shavings before serving.

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