Brazo Gitano de Manjar is a delicious rolled sponge cake filled with manjar blanco (dulce de leche). Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it, along with its nutritional information.
Recipe: Brazo Gitano de Manjar
Ingredients
For the sponge cake (Bizcocho):
4 eggs
½ cup (100g) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the filling:
1 cup (300g) manjar blanco (dulce de leche)
For decoration:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Optional: Whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, or chopped nuts
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven and baking tray
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 10×15 inch (25×38 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Step 2: Make the sponge cake batter
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula, making sure not to deflate the batter.
Step 3: Bake the sponge cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
Spread it out smoothly and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake is golden and springs back when touched.
Step 4: Roll the cake while warm
While the cake is still warm, place a clean kitchen towel on your counter and dust it with powdered sugar.
Flip the cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Roll the cake (with the towel) from one end to the other and let it cool completely.
Step 5: Fill and roll the cake
Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it.
Spread a generous layer of manjar blanco (dulce de leche) evenly over the cake.
Gently roll the cake back up without the towel.
Step 6: Final touches
Place the roll on a serving dish, seam-side down.
Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with whipped cream, nuts, or chocolate drizzle.
Slice and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)
(Based on 10 servings)
Calories: ~210 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sugar: 25g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sodium: 80mg
