A swiss roll is a type of a sponge cake roll. It originated in Central Europe and not Switzerland as the name suggests. A thin sponge cake spread with icing and jam, rolled up in circular slices. Bake ...

Is a Swiss Roll the Same as Sponge Cake? Essentially, yes. This chocolate cake roll goes my various names, including “Swiss Roll”, “Jelly Roll”, “Swiss Log Cake” or “Roll Cake”.

Set aside 75g/2½oz of the jam to use in the Swiss roll. Pour the remaining jam into hot, sterilised jars, seal, and set aside to cool. For the sponge, preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

Swiss rolls should be eaten within a few days of making. If cream is used in the filling, the roll should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. A long, shallow sheet pan (or Swiss roll ...