Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cylindrical cake made from a thin sheet of sponge cake that is spread with a filling, such as jam, jelly, cream, or buttercream, and then rolled up.

Usage

• The term "Swiss roll" is used to refer to the finished cake as a whole. It is typically sliced into rounds to serve.
• It is a common type of dessert or snack cake.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For the party, she baked a chocolate Swiss roll filled with vanilla cream.
  • Would you like a slice of this raspberry jam Swiss roll?
  • The bakery sells individual mini Swiss rolls.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other items related to this cake.
  • She followed a Swiss roll recipe from an old cookbook.
  • The Swiss roll tin is a specific shallow rectangular pan used for baking the cake sheet.

Variants and Related Words

• Jelly roll: A common North American term for a Swiss roll, particularly one filled with jelly.
• Roll cake: A more general descriptive term.
• Cake roll: Another general term for this style of dessert.

Synonyms

• Jelly roll
• Roll cake
• Cake roll

Related Phrases

• To roll a Swiss roll: The action of making the cake.
  • The key is to roll the Swiss roll while the cake is still warm.
• Swiss roll slice: A single portion cut from the rolled cake.
  • He ate two Swiss roll slices with his tea.

Noun

1. thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jelly and then rolled up to make a cylindrical cake