Swiss Roll Tin

This is a large, rectangular tin with sides only 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) high. As the cake traditionally made in this tin is thin and the baking time is short, the tin should be made of good heat-conducting metal such as aluminium or black steel. Only buy tins that are sturdy so they do not warp or buckle. A 35 × 27cm (14 × 10½in) tin will make a Swiss roll or savoury roulade to serve 4-6. Lining the tin with greased greaseproof paper is usually recommended so the base of the cake remains soft enough to roll.