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What is a substitute for a Swiss roll tin? ›
ive never used the specialty pan for swiss roll type cakes and we do them at work with just normal 1inch deep baking sheets on parchment. I use a baking sheet with a lip all the time and line it with parchment.
What pan to use for Swiss roll? ›
What Size Pan Should I Use? For my Swiss Rolls I either use a 9″ x 13″ cookie sheet or a standard 13″ x 18″ cookie sheet. If you are using the smaller cookie sheet I recommend using the half batch of batter (the one that starts with 6 egg yolks) like we use in this blog here.
What is another name for a Swiss roll? ›
A Swiss roll, jelly roll (United States), roll cake, cream roll, roulade or Swiss log is a type of rolled sponge cake filled with whipped cream, jam, icing, or any type of filling.
What tin should I use for a Swiss roll? ›
Our answer. A Swiss roll tin is a specific tin that is designed to bake a thin, rectangular sponge cake that is then rolled up to make a Swiss roll (jelly roll or roulade). It has slightly raised edges (about 2 to 3cm/3/4 to 1 inch) deep and has dimensions of roughly 23 x 33cm (9 x 13 inches).
Can you use a baking tray as a Swiss roll tin? ›
a swiss roll tin is just a posh name for a flatish baking tray. Would probably work in anything.
What is a Swiss roll called in America? ›
According to Swiss roll - Wikipedia: The terminology evolved in America for many years. From 1852 to 1877 such a dessert was called: Jelly Cake (1852), Roll Jelly Cake (1860), Swiss Roll (1872), Jelly Roll (1873), and Rolled Jelly Cake (1876). The name “Jelly Roll” was eventually adopted.
What is the size of a Swiss roll tin? ›
Swiss Roll Tin/Mould, Silicone, 22.8cm x 33cm x 2.5cm (9in x 13in)
Why did my Swiss roll go rubbery? ›
Why is my Swiss Roll rubbery? This can occur if you overmix the cake mixture. Slowly and gently fold the sieved dry ingredients through the whisked egg and sugar mixture until just combined. This is also important to avoid knocking out all the air you've just whisked into the egg-sugar mixture.
What is the hostess version of Swiss rolls? ›
Ho Hos are small, cylindrical, frosted, cream-filled chocolate snack cakes with a pinwheel design based on the Swiss roll. Made by Hostess Brands, they are similar to Yodels by Drake's and Swiss Cake Rolls by Little Debbie. Sold two or three per package, they contain about 120 calories per roll.
Swiss roll is made by rolling a thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jam into a log shape. Usually served in slices, the result is a spiral of cake layered with jam.
What brand makes Swiss rolls? ›
Chocolate cake rolled around a layer of creme filling and coated with fudge. A Little Debbie® original, Swiss Rolls celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2013, but that's not the only reason these treats are one of the top-selling Little Debbie® snack cakes.
What can I use if I don't have a cake tin? ›
Using a sheet pan to bake is by far the easiest and quickest way! The ideal sheet pan for making a cake would be flat and have sides that are at least 1 inch high.
What can I use instead of a bundt pan? ›
To make your own substitute Bundt pan, you'll need a standard round cake pan (ideally a 9-inch round), pie weights like this and a small, empty oven-proof container (like a simple oven-safe glass Pyrex dish).
