Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll)

Name: Guava-Filled Brazo Gitano (Guava Jelly Roll)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish
Ingredients: 3 whole Eggs; 1 cup Guava Paste; 1 tsp Lime Juice; 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar; 1 cup Self-Rising Flour; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 0.25 cup Water

Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 Cuban 🇨🇺Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Spanish 🇪🇸 Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.