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Brazo de Gitano

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Brazo de gitano is a rolled sponge cake found in Spain and in many Spanish-speaking culinary traditions. A thin sheet of sponge is spread with a filling such as pastry cream, whipped cream, jam, or chocolate, then rolled into a cylinder and sliced crosswise to reveal a spiral. Recipes and decorations vary considerably by region, making the term a general category of filled roll cake rather than one formula with a fixed flavor or finish.

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What does brazo de gitano mean?

Brazo de gitano is Spanish for a rolled sponge cake whose name literally refers to a gypsy's arm. The dessert is made from a thin sheet of sponge that is filled, rolled into a cylinder, and sliced.

What fillings are used in brazo de gitano?

Common fillings include pastry cream, whipped cream, jam, chocolate, guava, and dulce de leche. The Spanish version is also found in regional forms across countries such as Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

Is brazo de gitano the same as a Swiss roll?

They use the same basic rolled-cake technique, with a thin sponge wrapped around a filling. Brazo de gitano is the Spanish name and tradition, while Swiss roll is the common English name for a closely related dessert.

How do you keep a brazo de gitano from cracking?

The warm sponge is commonly rolled while it is still flexible, often around a towel or baking paper, and then cooled before filling. Rolling from the long side creates the familiar spiral seen when the cake is sliced.

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