I Tried Making Homemade Gansitos - Mexico’s Iconic Snack Cake | Claire Recreates

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I Tried Making Homemade Gansitos - Mexico’s Iconic Snack Cake | Claire Recreates Join Claire Saffitz in this episode of Claire Recreates as she takes on the beloved Mexican snack cake, Gansitos. From fluffy sponge cake to rich strawberry jam, creamy filling, and a decadent chocolate coating, Claire shows you how to recreate this nostalgic treat from scratch. Whether you grew up with Gansitos or are discovering them for the first time, this recipe is a delicious trip down memory lane. Filmed with baking techniques and inspired by the original Marinela Gansito, Claire walks through every step, sharing tips, baking science, and fun behind-the-scenes moments. Perfect for fans of Mexican desserts, snack cake lovers, and anyone curious about making iconic treats at home. #gansitos #cake #clairesaffitz #snackcake #chocolatedessert #strawberry MARSHMALLOW FILLING ¼ teaspoon gelatin → softened in 1½ teaspoons ice water 38g water 75g granulated sugar 117g light corn syrup 30g egg whites, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract STRAWBERRY JELLY SPONGE CAKE 4 large eggs, whites and yolks separated, at room temperature ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, divided 4 tablespoons whole milk (60ml) ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup neutral oil ⅔ cup (85g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Gansitos 00:58 First impressions 01:19 Smell test 01:29 Taste test 01:57 Measurements 03:17 Reading the Ingredients 06:26 Game plan 06:42 Make sprinkles 09:50 Strawberry jelly 10:57 Trip to apple orchard 11:44 Strawberry jelly continued 12:38 Bake sponge 21:55 Creme filling 25:40 Chocolate poured fondant + assembly 29:37 Comparison 31:42 Cat cam What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz is out now: https://geni.us/WjcIbfp Dessert Person Online: https://www.dessertperson.com/ Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csaffitz/?h… Claire Merchandise: https://www.dessertperson.com/buystuff Penguin Random House Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ Video Series: Producer/Director: Vincent Cross Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall Animation Credits: Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry Character Rigger: Johara Dutton