Swiss roll

noun

British
: a thin sheet of cake that is spread with jelly and rolled up

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Made of sponge cake to resemble an actual Yule log, this delectable dessert is similar to a Swiss roll on the inside to resemble the rings of a tree. Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 Chocolate Orange Swiss Roll With Whipped Cream and Ganache Chocolate and orange make for a winning combination, and the flavors of both shine in this rich Swiss roll. Anna Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024 Chocolate and orange make for a winning combination, and the flavors of both shine in this rich Swiss roll. Anna Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Swiss roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20roll. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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