Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll)
Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) wraps a tender, lime-scented sponge around a rich layer of silky guava paste, balancing bright citrus aromas with deep fruit sweetness. The texture is airy yet satisfying, perfect for afternoon coffee, a festive dessert table, or a light finish to a special dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.83 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
- 2
Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add the water, lime zest, and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually beat in the flour until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and loosen the edges with a sharp knife. Immediately invert onto a tea towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- 4
Cut the guava paste into chunks and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until spreadable. Use caution, as it will get hot due to the high sugar content.
- 5
Trim any stiff edges from the cake and spread the guava over it. Carefully roll up from the narrow end in jelly roll style, using the towel to help guide the cake over. Let it cool in the towel on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- 6
Carefully remove the towel and sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top if desired. Slice to serve.
- Calories 239.18 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 3.59 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 51.75 g 19%
- Total Fat 1.86 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 70.4 mg High 23%
- Sodium 209.0 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 29.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 57.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 47.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 40.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Guava Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Guava Paste, Lime Juice, and Powdered Sugar. Each serving provides about 239.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Guava Paste, Lime Juice, Powdered Sugar, Self-Rising Flour. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll)?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 239.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) healthy?
- Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll) has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 239.18 calories and 3.59 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 209.0 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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