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Guava Jelly Roll Cake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dessert Puerto Rican
Guava Jelly Roll Cake
Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sifted self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, or as needed
  • 1 cup guava paste, softened
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (the equivalent temperature is 190 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, take a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan and give it a light coating of butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking, then dust it with flour for extra non-stick properties.
3
In a small bowl, crack some eggs and whisk them together with an electric mixer until they become thick, creamy, and have a lovely yellow hue. Gradually add sugar to the mixture while continuously mixing until it's well combined.
4
Add a splash of water, some grated lime zest, and a few drops of vanilla extract to the mixture and blend until everything is smooth and well incorporated.
5
Gradually add some flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until you have a smooth batter.
6
Take this batter and pour it into your prepared pan, making sure to spread it evenly.
7
Bake the cake in a preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until it's golden brown and cooked through.
8
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and use a sharp knife to loosen its edges.
9
Turn the cake out onto a tea towel that's been sprinkled with powdered sugar, making sure to handle it carefully.
10
Cut the guava paste into small chunks and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
11
Microwave the guava paste in 20-second intervals, stirring every time to prevent it from burning.
12
Be careful when removing the guava paste from the microwave as it can get very hot due to its high sugar content.
13
Trim any stiff edges off the cake and spread the guava paste over it.
14
Roll up the cake carefully, starting from one end and using the towel to help guide it.
15
Place the rolled-up cake on a wire rack that's been sprinkled with powdered sugar and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
16
Remove the towel carefully from the cake and sprinkle some additional powdered sugar over the top if you like.
17
Slice the cake into thin pieces and serve.