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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.

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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
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
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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