22 Old-Fashioned Swiss Roll Recipes That Take the Cake

Cakes are always great, but turning them into rolls adds a whole new element. Swiss roll recipes (also known as jelly rolls or cake rolls) are rolled up into pinwheels, and the swirly layers will hypnotize your taste buds! These unique cakes are a classic dessert enjoyed for generations, ensuring cake and icing in every delicious bite. So if you want to bake something special and not just an average cake, try making a Swiss roll. Everyone will love the look and, of course the rich, moist texture and sweet flavor in every single bite.

Chocolate Roll Cake

Soft, moist and perfect for the chocoholic in you, this is one of the best Swiss roll recipes ever. It boasts lots of flavor as well as a homemade charm of its own.
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Tiramisu Swiss Roll

If you’re a tiramisu fan but you also want to enjoy Swiss roll, this creative hybrid dessert is going to make your mouth water with accents of coffee and chocolate.
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Lemon Cake Roll

This light and refreshing lemon cake roll is moist, soft and has a lovely citrus flavor in every bite. It’s just as good with a mid-morning coffee as for dessert.
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Carrot Roll Cake

If carrot cake is one of your weaknesses, you’re going to love this Swiss roll version of the old-fashioned treat, with sweet carrot in the cake and a creamy filling.
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Swiss Roll Train Treats

This dessert is made with readymade Swiss rolls. You simply add chocolates on top and Oreo cookies for the wheels for something that’s ideal for the holidays.
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Chocolate Sponge Cake Roll

Decadent chocolate sponge cake, creamy whipped cream filling, and rich ganache make this chocolate Swiss roll a delicious vintage treat.
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Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll

An easy-to-make chocolate Swiss roll with a raspberry filling. This is the perfect dessert or for any time you need a beautiful sweet treat.
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Cake Roll With Box Cake Mix

We’re talking about how to make a cake roll with a box cake mix. This vanilla Swiss roll recipe is so simple. it’s a great vanilla cake roll!
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Banana Cake Roll

Homemade Banana Cake Roll that is stuffed with a cream cheese filling and then topped with caramel sauce is sure to please everyone!
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Red Velvet Cake Roll

This Red Velvet Cake Roll starts with a tender moist red velvet cake that’s wrapped with a white chocolate raspberry buttercream filling.
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Banana Roll Cake

This impressive caramel banana roll cake features a sweet banana cake that is filled with a delicious brown sugar and cream cheese center.
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Matcha Swiss Roll

This Matcha Swiss Roll Cake features a light, soft, and spongy green tea cake rolled and filled with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Perfect Swiss Roll

This soft and fluffy Perfect Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake is a staple in my house. Chiffon cake rolled with a vanilla whipped cream is classic.
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Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
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Swiss Roll Lush Cake

This Swiss Roll lush cake is one of the easiest, tastiest icebox cake recipes you’ll ever make. It’s always a hit, so give it a try!
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Carrot Cake Roll

This easy Carrot Cake Roll with cream cheese filling is moist, perfectly spiced & my go-to spring dessert! It’s your favorite carrot cake in a jelly roll!
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Pumpkin Roll Cake

This classic Pumpkin Roll is irresistibly delicious, loaded with pumpkin and spices, and filled with the best-spiced cream cheese filling.
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Coffee Cake Roll

This recipe for Coffee Roll Cake features a light and fluffy chiffon cake flavored with coffee and filled with a luscious coffee cream.
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Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake

Learn how to make a delectable strawberry Swiss roll cake with a soft sponge, fruity jam filling, and creamy whipped cream topping in this easy recipe. If you’re looking for Swiss roll filling ideas, this strawberry filling is just beautiful.
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Strawberries & Cream Cake Roll

Delicious Strawberries & Cream Cake Roll is sure to impress. It’s the perfect dessert to serve at any family gathering with loved ones.
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Swiss Roll Recipe

This Swiss Roll Cake is deliciously chocolatey and so easy to make. The fluffy cream and chocolate ganache really sends it over the top!
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Rainbow Roll Cake

Our sweet rainbow roll cake is a bright and colorful masterpiece that will be the center of attention on your next special occasion.
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Pumpkin Roll Cake

A classic pumpkin roll cake will never go out of style – it’s easy, tasty, and fun! Make this stunning dessert to serve after a holiday meal.
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Lemon Swiss Roll

So many of us have loved meringue since childhood. This recipe brings together that wonderful taste of meringue with lemon curd, another childhood
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Christmas Cake Roll

A scrumptious vanilla cake that’s filled to the brim with a cream cheese filling and topped with white chocolate and sprinkles!
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Buche De Noel Chocolate Yule Log Cake

Buche de Noel Yule Log cake is a showstopping French Christmas Cake that’s delicious, chocolaty, and much easier to make than it looks!
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Blueberry Swiss Roll

This blueberry Swiss roll cake makes a stunning dessert and is simple too! It’s an airy sponge roll filled with blueberry filling and whipped mascarpone cream.
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