Classic Jam Swiss Roll

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Cakes cupcakes Vanilla: Extract Medium

A light whisked sponge spread with jam and rolled into a spiral log. It is a fat-free sponge, so it must be rolled while still warm to avoid cracks. Makes 10 slices in about 51 minutes.

Prep 25 min

Cook 11 min

Cooling 15 min

Total 51 min

Yield 10 slices

Ingredients

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4 (200 g)eggs, room temperature
½ cup (110 g)granulated sugar, for the sponge
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
14 tbsp (100 g)cake flour
½ tsp (2 g)baking powder
1 pinchsalt
¾ cup (240 g)raspberry jam, stirred smooth
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)granulated sugar, for rolling and dusting, for the to finish

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Grease a 10x15-inch (25x38 cm) jelly roll pan and line with parchment.
Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high for 8 to 10 minutes until pale, thick and tripled, and the batter falls in a ribbon that stays on the surface for 3 seconds.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the eggs in two additions and fold gently with a spatula until no streaks remain.
Spread evenly in the pan and bake 9 to 11 minutes, until golden and the top springs back.
Immediately turn the cake out onto a clean towel dusted with sugar, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Cool 15 minutes.
Gently unroll, spread with jam to within 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of the edges, and reroll without the towel.
Place seam-side down on a plate and dust with sugar. Trim the ends for neat slices.

Tips

Whip the eggs long enough; the volume is the only leavening.
Do not overbake or the sponge will crack when rolled.
Warm the jam for 10 seconds if it is stiff, to spread easily.
Good with tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic jam swiss roll?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 11 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store classic jam swiss roll?

Wrap and keep at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Can I make classic jam swiss roll ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

177 Calories / serving

3.4g Fat

33.5g Carbs

3.0g Protein

26.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~1770 cal · 34g fat · 335g carbs · 30g protein · 264g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.