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Jam Swiss Roll recipe made simple and delicious in minutes.
Meet the dessert that swirls sweetness in every slice: Jam Swiss Roll.
There’s something magical about a Jam Swiss Roll. It looks bakery-fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes. The sponge is soft and light, the jam adds a burst of sweetness, and rolling it up makes every slice look like a little swirl of joy.
Why you’ll love this Jam Swiss Roll recipe:
- Impressive presentation without the stress
- Quick bake time (just 10 minutes in the oven)
- Only a few pantry ingredients
- Works with any jam flavor you love
Classic Jam Swiss Roll with Fluffy Sponge and Jam
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Fluffy Homemade Jam Swiss Roll
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
Description
Classic Jam Swiss Roll recipe that’s simple, delicious, and perfect for tea or dessert.
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) castor/caster sugar
- 5 eggs, separated
- Pinch of salt
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable or canola oil
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence
- 250 ml (1 cup) self-raising flour
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
- Jam of choice (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot works best)
- Extra castor/caster sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (395°F).
- Grease and line a Swiss roll tin with wax or baking paper.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add oil and vanilla.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Mix into egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in egg whites with a spoon until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 8–10 minutes, until golden and springy.
- Dust a sheet of parchment with sugar.
- Flip cake onto it straight from the oven. Remove lining paper.
- Spread warm cake quickly with jam, then roll it up tightly using the parchment as a guide.
- Slice thick pieces and serve with whipped cream if you like.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Jam Swiss Roll is an easy dessert that looks bakery-fancy.
This Jam Swiss Roll is light, fluffy, and filled with jam. It’s quick to bake, easy to roll, and makes every slice a swirl of sweetness. A classic homemade dessert that’s as simple as it is impressive.
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