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Brazo de Mercedes

Brazo de mercedes is a delicious dessert from the Philippines that is made out of a special kind of cake that is rolled up with a creamy filling inside.

Here's how it works: First, someone makes a thin sheet of soft, fluffy cake. This cake is kind of like a sponge and it's very light and airy. Then, they spread a creamy filling on top of the cake sheet. Usually, this filling is made out of a sweet and creamy mixture of condensed milk and egg yolks.

Once the filling is spread out on the cake, the whole thing is carefully rolled up into a long, thin log. So the cake looks kind of like a giant, cakey tube with a creamy filling inside.

Finally, the brazo de mercedes is baked in the oven to cook the cake and set the filling. When it's done, it comes out of the oven looking golden brown and crispy on the surface, while still soft and creamy on the inside.

Brazo de mercedes is a favorite dessert in the Philippines, and it's often served at special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and holidays.