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Brazo Gitano

Cultural Context

Brazo Gitano, or 'Gypsy's Arm', is a beloved dessert in Puerto Rico, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. This rolled sponge cake filled with creamy pastry cream reflects the island's Spanish heritage and showcases the influence of European baking traditions. Today, it has become a staple in Puerto Rican bakeries, with variations that include different fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate cream, making it a versatile treat enjoyed by many.

Puerto RicanPRdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
5 eggs
1/3 cup oil (50 mL)
5 grams baking powder (Royal)
1/2 cup sugar (112 g or 4 oz)
vanilla to taste
strawberries
whipped cream

pastry cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: vanilla pudding

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

1

Add 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and 5 eggs into a mixing bowl.

2

Beat the mixture until it triples in size.

3

Slowly incorporate 1/3 cup of oil into the egg mixture.

4

Gradually add flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps.

5

Add 5 grams of baking powder to the mixture.

6

Prepare a baking tray (approximately 1/4 size) with parchment paper and oil around it.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared tray.

8

Bake at 150°C for 25 to 30 minutes.

9

Once baked, remove the cake from the tray and peel off the parchment paper.

10

Spread whipped cream on top of the cake and add strawberries.

11

Roll the cake carefully to form a log shape.

12

Trim the edges for a neat finish.

13

Decorate with chocolate or any desired toppings.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingfoldingbakingrolling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking trayspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsdairygluten

Also Known As

Rollo de cremaSwiss roll

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