Cómo Hacer el Mejor Brazo Gitano de Guayaba: ¡Fácil y Riquísimo!

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fruit preserves can provide a similar sweetness and texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta can be a less expensive alternative while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive than butter.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can be a more affordable option for baking.

Ensure eggs are at room temperature.

Separate the yolks from the whites of 4 eggs.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes on high speed.

In a separate bowl, beat the yolks with 100 g of sugar and vanilla extract for 5-8 minutes until the mixture is pale and doubled in volume.

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture gradually, using enveloping motions to maintain airiness.

Sift 100 g of flour with a pinch of salt, and fold it into the mixture until no lumps remain.

Pour the batter into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly with a spatula.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 10-12 minutes until the surface springs back when touched or a toothpick comes out clean.

Carefully invert the baked cake onto a clean towel, removing the parchment paper.

While still warm, roll the cake with the towel and let it cool for 20 minutes to set its shape.

Prepare the guava filling by melting guava paste with 2 tablespoons of water until thick and flavorful, either in the microwave or on the stove.

Unroll the cooled cake carefully and spread the melted guava paste evenly over the surface.

Re-roll the cake tightly, ensuring the filling is well distributed and the cake maintains its shape.

Dust the rolled cake with powdered sugar for decoration.

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