Brazilian · dessert
Bolo de Rolo
Bolo de Rolo reads sweetness 7.3, richness 6.7 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.3 · Richness 6.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Allium 2.8 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Umami 1.7 · Heat 1.7
What's in it (7)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz guava paste (goiabada) thinly sliced
- powdered sugar for dusting
Time & effort: about 1 hr (40 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 449.9 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 30.2 g fat, 39.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Beat butter, sugar, and eggs until pale and fluffy, then fold in flour and salt to form a very thin spreadable batter.
- Spread an extremely thin layer on a greased sheet pan, bake briefly, then spread warm guava paste over the hot layer and roll tightly using parchment paper as a guide.
- Repeat with additional thin layers rolled onto the growing log; dust with powdered sugar and slice to reveal the spiral.
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- Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries) — Cuban
- Hot Water Cornbread — Soul Food
- Tarte aux Pralines Roses — French · Lyon
- Hard Dough Bread — Jamaican
- Arepa de Choclo con Quesito — Colombian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.