Bolo de Goiabada
Bolo de Goiabada is a classic Brazilian cake made with a sweet guava paste filling, typically baked into a simple butter or sponge cake. It's a beloved dessert or snack, often enjoyed with coffee, and is a staple in Brazilian bakeries and homes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar in the guava paste and refined flour, with a moderate amount of fat from the cake batter. It provides quick energy and some key nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium from the guava.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a nostalgic comfort food in Brazil, often associated with childhood and family gatherings. Nutritionally, the guava paste offers a surprisingly good source of Vitamin C and fiber, which is unusual for a sweet cake filling.
