Viana Cake

Beat the egg yolks with sugar

Perfume with grated orange or lemon zest

Beat the whites until stiff and fold them gently into the egg yolks

Add sifted flour and fold it in carefully

Grease a baking sheet of about 31 x 47 cm and line it with parchment paper

Bake at moderate heat (180°C)

Let it bake, but not too long, so it doesn't become difficult to roll

Remove from the oven and let it cool on a powdered sugar-dusted cloth

For the filling: mix sugar and water, then bring to a simmer; only stir until the sugar dissolves

Let it boil for about 3 minutes or until it reaches a thin consistency

While this is happening, beat the egg yolks

Add the syrup gradually, beating well to combine

Return to the pan and cook, stirring until it thickens slightly and the egg yolks are no longer runny

Spread the filling over the dough and roll it up tightly

Cut into 8 pieces.