Brazo De Gitano -- Rolled Sponge Cake (Spain) Recipe

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Brazo De Gitano -- Rolled Sponge Cake (Spain)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly butter a 15 x8 baking pan or sheet. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, then butter that well & dust lightly with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks & 1/4 cup granulated sugar until thick & smooth.
  3. Stir in flour, cocoa & vanilla extract, blending well.
  4. In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, but not dry, then fold them into the yolk/flour mixture.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet & spread out evenly.
  6. Bake 15 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes before turning onto a cloth to cool.
  7. After another 10 minutes peel off the paper.
  8. Combine whipped cream, rum & superfine sugar, & adjust to taste.
  9. Spread this cream mixture over the cake & then roll the cake like a jellyroll, starting with the long edge.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar, before slicing into 3-inch long slices & serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.58 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.82g 21%
Cholesterol 196.56mg 66%
Sodium 131.58mg 5%
Potassium 169.97mg 4%
Total Carbs 34.69g 12%
Sugars 26.52g 106%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 7.65g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 57.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.05 Kcal (1135 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.98g 21%
Cholesterol 184.62mg 66%
Sodium 123.58mg 5%
Potassium 159.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.58g 12%
Sugars 24.91g 106%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 3%
Protein 7.19g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 53.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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