The chajá (Spanish: [tʃaˈxa]) cake is a typical dessert in Uruguayan cuisine. It was created on April 27, 1927 by Orlando Castellano, the owner of the Confitería Las Familias in the city of Paysandú. It originated as a semi-industrialized confectionery, and is exported to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and United States [1]

Jul 9, 2023 · Chaja is a popular dessert in Uruguay that is loved for its light and fluffy texture, while being moist and sweet. This mouth-watering dessert is a simple yet delicious combination of layers of fluffy sponge cake, whipped cream, and chunks of peaches.

What Is Chaja? Chaja, also commonly known as postre chaja, is a delicious Uruguayan layered meringue cake that contains two to three layers of sponge cake with a whipped cream spread in between and, sometimes, dulce de leche as well.

Aug 18, 2022 · How is postre chajá made? The Uruguayan chajá traditionally has three layers of sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream or even dulce de leche and then topped with everything else (via Amigo...

Jan 26, 2019 · Chajá is a Uruguayan cake that consists of 3 layers of sponge cake stuffed with syrup, dulce de leche and a delicious whipped cream. What is the origin of chajá? Postre chajá (or chajá cake) was invented by Orlando Castellano, owner of the pastry shop Las Familias, in the city of Paysandú.

"Chaja [cha-ha] Cake is a Uruguayan dessert which has: vanilla sponge cake layers, peach syrup, dulce de leche, chopped meringue cookies, whipped cream, and peach slices. I had heard about this cake on the Cooking Channel.

Aug 30, 2023 · The chaja cake, also referred to as chajá dessert, is made with sponge cake, meringue, cream, and peaches. There are some variations of this cake that include dulce de leche and even chocolate. The origin of chaja cake can be found in the heart of Uruguay’s cuisine.

May 27, 2023 · Torta Chaja or Postre Chaja Uruguayo is a traditional Uruguayan cake. It is made with soft and fluffy layers of sponge cake, smooth Chantilly cream, rich dulce de leche, and a light and airy meringue topping.

Mar 31, 2024 · Chaja are gigantic humanoid mammals with caprine features and robust, hirsute bodies. The hair and skin of a chaja ranges in colour from cream to brown to black, and gradually darkens with age.

Jan 5, 2015 · Born in 1927 — the same decade that saw the first pavlova — from the mind of Orlando Castellano, owner of a tearoom in Paysandú, Uruguay, the dessert was named after the chaja, a bird indigenous...