11.24.2013

Swiss / Jelly Roll

Swiss / Jelly Roll
As-Salamu Alaikum, 
If you didn't see this pic already (instagram) or you did, here it is again this time with the addition of a rather big, not so watered down, watermark?! 

This was my first time baking a swiss / jelly roll alhamdulillah I got a soft, sugary sponge and by using apricot jam instead of a classic red berry gave it a slightly different look, yeh not so much but apricot Jam is a favourite amongst my little Algerian Brits. 

The pic was took (phone camera) the the first slice, let me tell you the spiral shape got even better further along the roll but no time for snapping when you literally have to hide it before a toddler takes it into her own hands to get another piece.

If you want to have a go at making your very own (way better than the shop bought) head on over to  This Baker Girl Blogs: Swiss Roll From The Pink Whisk Guide To Cake Making  I promise if you follow those steps in her recipe you can't go wrong, inshaAllah.

 P.s. I used self raising flour because I was out of plain and it still turned out well but next time I will make sure to have some plain flour in stock because there is enough air in the whipped eggs and sugar it doesn't need an additional raising agent.
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20 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 November 2013 at 22:36

    Assalamu alayki Asmaa, hope you and family are good.
    MashaAllah you are so talented. I saw this being made on the food channel and thought it looked pretty tricky. Whilst she was rolling it broke but it was okay as she covered it in cream. Looked fab.

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    1. Unknown25 November 2013 at 06:50

      Wa alaikum as-salam sanaa, alhamdulillah InshaAllah you and your children are in good health and strong eman.
      I filled mine with jam and rolled it up while it was warm so it was easier but I have read if you want to fill it with cream etc then you have to wait until sponge is cold before filling with cream and rolling or cream would melt. Some are meant to crack according to Mary berry when I saw her do chocolate roulade so as long as it tastes good I might try her recipe next, inshaAllah
      JazakAllah khair <3

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    2. Unknown25 November 2013 at 06:54

      Oh I forgot to say sponge cracks if over cooked or like I mentioned you leave it to go cold it stiffens up making it harder to roll so cracks appear, some roll it with no filling leave it to go cold then unroll fill and roll again. Lol you can tell I did my research into Swiss rolls / roulades

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  2. Anonymous25 November 2013 at 12:02

    Salaam! I'm so so sooo glad that you posted this! I've never had any lucky with swiss rolls, and have always had trouble with crackage. I'm heading over to the link you posted to see what I'm doing wrong :) Hope you and your family are well, inshAllah! :)
    -henna

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    1. Unknown25 November 2013 at 12:17

      Wa alaikum as-salam henna, i'm sure you can get it right with that recipe inshaAllah, it walks you through each step I read the recipe quite a few times beforehand just to make sure I wouldn't forget anything.
      May Allah bless you and your family.

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  3. Unknown26 November 2013 at 20:56

    Salaamu aleikoum, Looks lovely! My fav cake was a jelly roll as a kid! Long time since I've had it ... you've inspired ... I'm trying out you're recipe enchallah!

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    1. Unknown27 November 2013 at 08:11

      Wa Alaikum As-Salam,
      Alhamdulillah glad to hear from you sister I have missed your blogs inshaAllah you enjoy the recipe I followed (link in post) I remember my grandma would always have one of these rolls in the cupboard (shop bought) so when I saw this recipe on baker girls blog I just had to try my hand at homemade!

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  4. Anonymous30 November 2013 at 13:39

    wow mashallah that looks really yummy...I would love to try and make one inshallah.
    perfect with a nice hot cup o tea...

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    1. Unknown2 December 2013 at 19:08

      Thank you sister and mashaAllah I just visited your blog and realised your Kate's daughter! May Allah bless you and your family. Wa assalamu alaykum

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  5. Aiza3 December 2013 at 21:01

    That looks so good, it's like the amount of hardwork is penetrated, Great work, I'm so scared of the rolling part, so haven't made a swiss roll or a yule log yet.

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    1. Unknown4 December 2013 at 12:37

      Thank you Aiza, seriously I was scared too but I have every confidence you can definitely do it, inshaALLAH

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  6. Unknown6 December 2013 at 19:44

    That is so delicious and mouth watering

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  7. ThisGirlBlogs10 December 2013 at 18:54

    Salaam sis

    It looks beautiful! Great job on the rolling - that was the part I was scared of myself. I'll have to try it with apricot jam next time, it sounds delicious :)

    ~ Nazia
    www.thisbakergirlblogs.com

    P.S. Would love to share your image on my blogs facebook page. Is that okay?

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    1. Unknown10 December 2013 at 19:06

      Wa Alaykum As-Salaam,
      Thank You Nazia and yes sure you can.
      JazakAllah Khair <3

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  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums16 December 2013 at 19:42

    A beautiful Swiss roll!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  9. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)30 December 2013 at 10:05

    Masha Allah! Swiss roll looks perfect, super good.

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  10. Unknown12 March 2014 at 04:17

    Looking very tasty. I love this cake.
    Kizi | Friv | Yepi

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