23 Old-Fashioned Swiss Roll Recipes That Take the Cake (2024)

Cakes are always great but if you make cake into rolls you’re adding a whole new element to your cakes. Swiss roll recipes (also known as jelly rolls or cake rolls) are rolled up into pinwheels and the swirly layers might just hypnotize your tastebuds! These unique cakes are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. They are a surefire way of getting cake and icing in every delicious bite!

They may look complicated, but these old-fashioned desserts are actually super simple to make. There are so many wonderful Swiss roll cakes to make, including delicious treats such as banana rolls, strawberry shortcake cake rolls, or even a red velvet variety with juicy fresh raspberries.

With this show-stopping dessert, the light sponge cake is filled with cream, jam, or buttercream. Despite the name, Swiss rolls are not actually from Switzerland. The origins of Swiss rolls can be traced back to Central Europe, possibly Austria or Slovenia.

So if you want to bake something but you aren’t sure what, or you want to make a cake but nothing average or boring, what about making a Swiss roll recipe instead? Everyone is going to love the look of the cake roll and of course, that rich, moist texture and sweet flavor in every single bite.

The Best Swiss Cake Roll

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Easter Cake Roll

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This easy Easter Cake Roll is a light and fluffy vanilla cake wrapped around marshmallow buttercream and topped with cute marshmallow peeps.
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Carrot Cake Roll

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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