Jelly Roll or Swiss Roll

A Swiss roll or jelly roll is a type of sponge cake roll. This is a light thin cake made of eggs, flour and sugar and baked in a sheet pan. The cake is removed from the pan and spread with jam, butter cream, or whipped cream, rolled up, and served in circular slices.

The cake originated in Central Europe though the origin of the term “Swiss roll” is not clear. It seems to have been invented in the nineteenth century, along with Battenberg, doughnuts and Victoria sponge.

So next time you head out to your favorite bakery, just try the swiss roll.  I'm sure you'll love it.