jelly roll

noun

: a thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jelly and rolled up

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This recipe infuses the cake batter with pumpkin for an autumnal take on a traditional jelly roll cake. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 The edge helps to prevent items from sliding off and provides a barrier for baking things such as jelly rolls. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 This pack of pans includes a standard half sheet, smaller jelly roll pan, and a quarter sheet pan that's great for smaller portion sizes. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 Make a batch on your jelly roll pan and store for up to a week. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jelly roll 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jelly roll was in 1867

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“Jelly roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jelly%20roll. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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