Brazo De Mercedes - Creme-filled Log Cake Recipe

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Brazo De Mercedes - Creme-filled Log Cake
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, simmer milk over low heat until reduced to 2 cups.
  2. Add sugar, butter and vanilla extract; stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl.
  5. To egg yolks, gradually add milk mixture by spoonfuls, beating constantly.
  6. Stir well to avoid curdling.
  7. Add cashew nuts and continue cooking entire mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has consistency of a paste.
  8. Set aside to cool to warm (remaining at spreading consistency).
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  10. Beat egg whites until stiff.
  11. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating continuously.
  12. Stir in vanilla.
  13. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased with butter and spread meringue on top.
  14. Bake until lightly browned and set.
  15. Spread filling evenly on top of meringue and roll into a log.
  16. Brush with butter and brown again in oven.
  17. Remove to rack and cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 325.67 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.53g 16%
Cholesterol 174.38mg 58%
Sodium 197.34mg 8%
Potassium 420.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 41.01g 14%
Sugars 38.19g 153%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 1%
Protein 16.22g 32%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 218.5mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.7 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.74g 16%
Cholesterol 61.95mg 58%
Sodium 70.11mg 8%
Potassium 149.31mg 9%
Total Carbs 14.57g 14%
Sugars 13.57g 153%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 5.76g 32%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 77.6mg 22%

* 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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