- Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a large, shallow baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Make the batter: Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Add the flour: Gently fold in the flour until you have a smooth, thin batter.
- Bake thin layers: Spread a very thin layer of batter evenly over the prepared tray. Bake for approximately 4–6 minutes, just until the cake is set. Do not let it brown.
- Prepare the guava filling: Cut the guava paste into small pieces and heat it gently with the water, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
- Roll the cake: Remove the baked layer from the oven and immediately spread a thin layer of guava filling over it. Carefully roll the cake tightly from one end.
- Repeat: Bake another thin layer of batter, spread it with guava filling, and place the previous roll at one edge. Continue rolling. Repeat until all the batter and filling are used.
- Finish: Let the Bolo de Rolo cool completely. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before slicing.
💡 Tips for the Perfect Bolo de Rolo
The secret is to make the cake layers extremely thin and avoid overbaking them. They should remain soft and flexible so they can be rolled without breaking.
🍓 Serving idea: Slice the cake into thin pieces and serve with coffee or tea for a delicious Brazilian-style treat.
🇧🇷 A little taste of Brazil in every beautiful layer!
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