Nothing can beat the taste of perfectly made jelly rolls. This is a delicious dessert, but it has to be made using a jelly roll pan to achieve the desired results.
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Looking for a Jelly Roll Pan Substitute in your Kitchen?
If you do not have one, you can look for alternatives that will work. This dessert is shaped by the pan you use, but you can still find an alternative to a jelly roll pan.
However, you may have to adjust baking time if you decide to use an alternative to a jelly roll pan.
What Size is a Jelly Roll Pan?
Jelly Roll Pans are typically 10 inches x 15 inches.
Top 3 Jelly Roll Pan Substitutes
Cake Pan
When using a cake pan, you need to pay attention to how thick your batter is on the pan and adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Casserole Pan
Like with the cake pan, you need to pay attention to the thickness of your jelly roll cake batter when selecting cooking time. Also, casserole pans are made in a variety of materials, so keep a sharp eye on your jelly roll as it cooks.
Half Sheet Pan
A half sheet pan makes a great substitute jelly roll pan. In fact, full sized sheet pans can work as well.
Make sure to pay attention to any size differences which may impact your cooking time.
Note that half sheet pans are typically 13 inches x 18 inches, while jelly roll pans are typically 10 inches x 15 inches. You will need to compensate for that size difference.
What not to use as a Jelly Roll Pan Substitute
Cookie Sheet
Most cookie sheets do not have a raised rim, so they are completely inappropriate for a jelly roll pan substitute.
Summary
Cake pans, casserole pans, and half sheet pans are excellent alternatives to a jelly roll pan. You will have to be on your toes, though, making sure to adjust cooking times to adjust for differences in batter thickness and pan size.
