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Decadent Brazilian Bolo de Rolo with Guava Paste

Name: Decadent Brazilian Bolo de Rolo with Guava Paste
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 large eggs, separated; 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups guava paste, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup water; Powdered sugar, for garnish

A delicate rolled cake distinguished by its layers of soft sponge and sweet guava paste.

4.7(145 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 23, 2025

Decadent Brazilian Bolo de Rolo with Guava Paste — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cake Batter

For the Filling

For Dusting

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 474 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4737 kcal
Protein: 64 g
Carbs: 648 g
Fat: 217 g
Fiber: 15 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup unsalted butter, softened	1600	2	0	184	0
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
6 large eggs, separated	430	36	3	30	0
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted	911	25	191	3	7
1 tsp vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
2 cups guava paste, sliced thinly	960	1	240	0	8
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
Powdered sugar, for garnish	50	0	13	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Batter

1
Preheat Oven & Prepare Sheet
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
3
Add Yolks & Vanilla
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Preparing the Egg Whites

1
Beat Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2
Fold Egg Whites
Gently fold the egg whites into the butter mixture.
3
Add Flour
Gradually add the sifted flour, folding gently to maintain the airiness of the batter.
Tip: Important: Do not overmix once the flour is added to preserve the cake's light texture. Pro Tip: Use a whisk to gently incorporate the whites and flour for a seamless texture.

How to Make Decadent Brazilian Bolo de Rolo with Guava Paste

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 10 servings

1
Baking the Sponge
Pour a thin layer of batter onto the prepared sheet, spreading evenly. Bake for about 7-10 minutes until lightly golden.
2
Preparing the Guava Paste
In a saucepan, melt the guava paste with water over low heat until spreadable.
3
Rolling the Cake
Spread a thin layer of guava paste on the baked sponge, then gently roll starting from one short edge.