Chajá

The chajá cake, or postre 'chajá, 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
This dessert owes its name to the Southern screamer, a bird native to the central and southern parts of South America.
The main ingredients to this dessert are meringue, sponge cake ', cream '' and fruits. Variations of this dessert can be elaborated on by adding dulce de leche or chocolate.