Chajá
Chajá is a deliciously light dessert typical of Uruguayan cuisine, consisting of meringue, sponge cake, whipped cream and syrup peaches.
Ingredients19
Steps38
Time245 min total
Nutrition estimate
Per serving, approximate · Estimated from the ingredient list (operator AI workflow).
Calories
520 kcalCarbs
72 gProtein
8 gFat
22 gSteps
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
Step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs and the caster sugar at high speed until they whiten and triple in volume.
5 eggs ((at room temperature))1 cup caster sugar¾ cup icing sugar (, sifted)1 cup icing sugar (, sifted)Stand mixerStep 3
Add the sifted flour and, using the flat beater, mix at low speed for 30 seconds.
1½ cup flour (, sifted)1 tablespoon flour ((for the mold))Step 4
Grease an 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan with high edges and sprinkle with flour.
1½ cup flour (, sifted)1 tablespoon flour ((for the mold))Round cake mold ((8 inches/20cm))
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