Brazo De Gitano -- Rolled Sponge Cake (Spain)

The recipe for this special Spanish dessert was found on the internet & posted here for use in Zaar World Tour 5.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 5  eggs, separated
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4  tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted, divided
• 1  cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons  rum extract
• 1  tablespoon  superfine sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly butter a 15"x8" baking pan or sheet. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, then butter that well & dust lightly with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks & 1/4 cup granulated sugar until thick & smooth.
3. Stir in flour, cocoa & vanilla extract, blending well.
4. In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, but not dry, then fold them into the yolk/flour mixture.
5. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet & spread out evenly.
6. Bake 15 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes before turning onto a cloth to cool.
7. After another 10 minutes peel off the paper.
8. Combine whipped cream, rum & superfine sugar, & adjust to taste.
9. Spread this cream mixture over the cake & then roll the cake like a jellyroll, starting with the long edge.
10. Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar, before slicing into 3-inch long slices & serving.