Looking for a delicious afternoon treat? This Gojiabada Roll Cake recipe is a childhood classic that brings that homemade feeling to your table. It’s also a favorite in Brazilian bakeries!
Ingredients for the Goiabada Roll Cake:
Dough:
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 Cup of sugar
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1.1 Pounds of goiabada (Brazilian guava paste)
- 1 Measuring cup (8 oz) of water
Recommended Pan Size:
- 12×16 Inches (30×40 cm)
How to Make Goiabada Roll Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Separate egg yolks and whites.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Add yolks one at a time and continue beating.
- Gradually add sugar.
- Slowly incorporate flour until blended.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Beat to combine, then turn off mixer.
- Line a 12×16-inch pan with parchment paper, greasing edges for easy release.
- Pour batter evenly into pan and spread flat.
- 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- While cake bakes, cube goiabada and cook with water in a pot over low heat until dissolved.
- Insert toothpick to check doneness.
- Trim cake edges.
- Spread chilled goiabada filling evenly over cake.
- Roll cake using parchment paper as aid.
- Transfer to serving plate, trim ends, and dust with powdered sugar.
Did You Know?
The roll cake, also called a Swiss roll, is a cylindrical cake made with standard cake batter. Filling is spread over the cake before rolling it up. Unlike layered cakes, roll cakes use a single layer. Fillings range from savory meats to sweet options like goiabada and dulce de leche (Source: Wikipedia).
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