Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Homemade Gansito Snack Cake
A homemade version of the beloved Mexican snack cake Gansito. Light sponge cake filled with strawberry jelly and marshmallow‑like vanilla cream, coated in a chocolate‑cocoa fondant and finished with crunchy chocolate sprinkles. Makes about eight bite‑size cakes.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Achieving a very stiff chocolate fondant for sprinkles
- • Reaching the correct jelly set temperature (218‑222°F)
- • Blooming and fully dissolving gelatin before adding to hot syrup
- • Whipping the marshmallow mixture to stiff, glossy peaks
- • Enrobing the cakes before the glaze hardens
Safety Warnings
- • Hot syrup reaches 240°F – avoid burns.
- • Gelatin can cause burns if handled dry; always bloom in cold water first.
- • Sharp knives when carving cake bars.
- • Use a thermometer to prevent over‑cooking the jelly.
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Fudgy Dense Chocolate Cake with Shiny Ganache Frosting
Ceni Fredo with nuts and caramel
Chocolate Tiramisu Charlotte
Assortiment de chocolats pistache et noisette et biscuits spéculoos
Bûche pomme spéculoos
