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How to Make a Jelly Roll

How to Make a Jelly Roll
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By svicinanza
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(2 Ratings)

This decadent cake can be made anytime of the year, with different jellies and jams, or to enhance a holiday dessert spread. The attractive presentation will be a terrific addition to any holiday table.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • yellow cake recipe - or boxed cake mix
  • half a sheet pan
  • favorite jam or jelly
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350. Prepare the cake mix according to the box or recipe.

  2. Step 2

    Grease your sheet pan. This would be a half a full sheet pan, not a cookie sheet with no sides. Sheet pans have a half an inch side all around. Pour your cake batter into the sheet pan, and place in the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, and a toothpick stuck into the center comes out clean. Let cool

  3. Step 3

    Lay out a generous portion of plastic wrap on your counter. Slowly turn the sheet pan upside down onto the plastic. Let the cake fall out.

  4. Step 4

    With a thin frosting spatula spread a thin layer of jam over the entire cake bottom, leaving about 1 inch at either end.

  5. Step 5

    Once the jam is spread slowly cake into a cylinder. Lay the plastic wrap over the top of the roll, and pull the bottom of the plastic sheet until the roll tightens a bit. Try not to pull to tight or the cake will break. Wrap the cake in the plastic. Place the cake seam side down on a flat plate or sheet pan and let chill in the refrigerator.

  6. Step 6

    The cake will set-up in about an hour. After which slicing is much easier. Slice into half inch slices and serve with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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