This semi-frozen jelly roll cake is light, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make. A soft lemon sponge is rolled with a thin layer of blackberry jam and creamy vanilla ice cream, then frozen just until sliceable. The moment the knife cuts through the soft sponge, the spiral appears: Layers of cake, filling, and color winding together in a way that always feels a bit celebratory.
It’s also a wonderfully make-ahead dessert. The whole cake can be assembled hours or even days before serving and kept in the freezer until you’re ready to slice it. That makes it perfect for summer gatherings, backyard dinners, or holiday weekends when the last thing anyone wants is to turn on the oven again.
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Ice Cream Cake Roll 2,400/43
Jelly Roll Cake 1,900/40
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Lemon Blackberry Cake 27,100/27
