Bundled-Up Baby
Nino Envuelto (Bundled-Up Baby)
This is what could be called a Mexican jellyroll
1/2 cup butter, melted & cooled
5 eggs, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup flour, sifted
Peach jam
Confectioners’ sugar
Preheat oven to 350 deg F
Beat egg yolks & whites separately until whites are stiff
Combine &, still beating, slowly add sugar, flour & butter
Place wax paper on a baking sheet
Butter the wax paper
Spread dough 1/2-inch thick over the wax paper
Bake for 50 min to 1 hrs
When done, remove from the oven & roll up quickly, paper & all
Let rest for 15 to 20 min
Unwrap, carefully loosening paper, but leaving it under the cake
Spread cake with jam
Re-roll, discarding the wax paper
Roll entire cake in confectioners’ sugar
Cut off both ends for a neat appearance
Slice 1-inch thick to serve
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