Which jelly roll pans are best?

There’s a reason why jelly rolls are such a classic dessert. The delicate sponge cake and sweet filling is such a delicious combination that’s perfect for various occasions. To get that traditional roll shape, though, you need a high-quality jelly roll pan to get the cake thin enough to form the roll.

Jelly roll pans are similar to half-sheet baking pans but slightly smaller, making them ideal for rolled cake recipes. The design helps produce a cake thin enough for rolling but won’t crack or burn. If you’re looking for a durable, high-performance jelly roll pan, the USA Pan Nonstick Jelly Roll Baking Pan and Cooling Rack is the best option.

What to know before you buy a jelly roll pan

Size

Most jelly roll pans measure 17 inches by 12 inches. Some are slightly smaller, measuring 15 inches by 10 inches. All jelly roll pans are 1-inch deep, though.

Half-sheet baking pans are slightly larger, which can affect the baking time for your cake and even cause burning. That’s why it’s best to use a dedicated jelly roll pan for rolled cakes like a jelly roll or Swiss roll.

Jelly roll pans are a fairly versatile size, though, making them useful for other recipes. Smaller jelly roll pans are roughly the same size as a baking sheet, so you can use them to make your favorite chocolate chip cookies or roast vegetables.

Material

Like most baking pans, jelly roll pans can be made of several different materials.

Aluminum is a popular option because it conducts heat well for even baking. It’s also rust-resistant to improve the pan’s durability. It’s important to choose a heavier aluminum for a jelly roll pan, though, to avoid warping.
Anodized aluminum is another effective material for jelly roll pans because it’s harder and even more durable than regular aluminum. It’s scratch-resistant and nonstick, too, but you’ll pay more for it.
You can also find aluminized steel jelly roll pans, which feature steel that’s been treated with an aluminum-silicon alloy. That allows it to conduct heat more effectively and offers corrosion resistance. It isn’t as likely to warp either.
Stainless steel jelly roll pans are another good option because they’re thick and fairly durable. They don’t scratch or warp easily either. It doesn’t conduct heat as well as the other materials, though, so your cakes may not bake as evenly.

Maintenance

Jelly roll pans that are easy to take care of are always the best option. Nonstick pans are easier to clean because food isn’t as likely to get stuck on the surface. Keep in mind that some nonstick coatings are pretty delicate, though, so you have to be careful when washing the pan.

If you want the lowest maintenance jelly roll pan, look for a dishwasher-safe option.

What to look for in a quality jelly roll pan

Nonstick coating

You can find many jelly rolls with a nonstick coating. Not only does that save you time when cleaning, but it also means your cake will release more easily when it’s finished baking. The nonstick coating allows you to use less oil when roasting foods on the pan, too.

Keep in mind that some nonstick coatings contain potentially harmful chemicals and often become damaged over time and flake off. If your nonstick jelly roll pan looks damaged, replace it right away. Anodized aluminum jelly roll pans don’t scratch or flake as easily as other materials, so opt for a nonstick pan with an anodized aluminum base if you’re concerned about potential health risks.

Rack

For even more versatility, some jelly roll pans include a rack. It fits inside the bottom of the pan and allows you to elevate your food, so the air can circulate around it for more even baking. You can also use the rack to cool baked goods and other foods after they’ve finished cooking.

Handles

A jelly roll pan with handles is usually easier to put in and take out of the oven. You can even find some with a non-slip grip on the handles to ensure there are no accidents when handling the pan.

Corrugated surface

You may want to look for a jelly roll pan with a corrugated or textured surface for even baking. That allows the air to circulate around food, cooking more evenly and not developing any burned or crispy areas. The textured surface can also make it easier to get your cake out of the pan.

How much you can expect to spend on a jelly roll pan

Jelly rolls typically cost between $10-$40. Those that cost less than $10 aren’t usually that durable, but you can find plenty of solid pans in the $10-$20 price range. However, the best jelly roll pans generally cost between $20-$40.

Jelly roll pan FAQ

What jelly roll pans are the most durable?

A. The highest-quality jelly roll pans are usually made of professional-grade aluminum, aluminized steel or anodized aluminum. These pans tend to be the thickest and are less likely to warp or scratch.

Can I use a jelly roll pan for other recipes?

A. While a jelly roll pan is ideal for preparing jelly rolls, Swiss rolls and other rolled cakes, it’s actually pretty versatile. You can also bake cookies and roast vegetables on them. Basically, you can use it to prepare any recipe that calls for you a sheet or baking pan.

What’s the best jelly roll pan to buy?

Top jelly roll pan

USA Pan Nonstick Jelly Roll Baking Pan and Cooling Rack

What you need to know: This highly durable jelly roll pan includes a cooling rack for added versatility and features a sturdy construction that allows for years of use.

What you’ll love: It’s made with aluminized steel and features a nonstick silicone coating for easy cleanup. Its surface is corrugated to improve air circulation for more even baking. The included rack is designed to prevent food from falling through.

What you should consider: The nonstick coating can be fragile, so you must take care when washing it.

Top jelly roll pan for the money

OXO Good Grips Nonstick Pro Jelly Roll Pan

What you need to know: If you only make the occasional jelly roll, this pan is a solid option that delivers performance and durability at a great price.

What you’ll love: It features thick, durable aluminized steel that heats evenly. The surface is finely textured to help release food more efficiently. Its nonstick coating has two layers to reduce scratching. The edges are rolled to allow you to get a good grip.

What you should consider: The pan is somewhat difficult to clean because of the microtextured surface.

Worth checking out

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Jelly Roll Baking Sheet

What you need to know: This prograde jelly roll pan is one of the most durable we looked at, thanks to its resistance to rust, warping and denting.

What you’ll love: It’s made by a family-owned business. It’s made of aluminum that heats evenly. The prograde construction prevents the pan from warping or denting. It has a heavy, sturdy feel and features reinforced rims for added durability.

What you should consider: It doesn’t have a nonstick coating like the other pans on our list.

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The Twins solved Tarik Skubal on Thursday night at Target Field, but only briefly. And it wasn’t nearly enough.

The Twins got to Skubal, the ace left-hander who entered Thursday’s game a top candidate for the American League Cy Young Award and AL-leading 2.35 earned-run average, for three runs and a 3-0 lead in the third inning. But the Tigers rallied against Bailey Ober won it, 4-3, in the 11th on Gleyber Torres’ sacrifice fly off Erasmo Ramirez.

It was the fifth win in seven games for the AL Central leaders, and pushed to fourth-place Twins to 13 games out. The Twins went down in order in their half of the 11th against Rafael Monterro. Ryan Jeffers was called out on a check swing to start the inning, and manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected, his 18th as the Twins’ skipper, after coming out to argue the call.

The Twins had a chance to win it in the 10th.

With courtesy runner Alan Roden on second, pinch-hitter Mickey Gasper laid down a sacrifice put to move Roden to third, and with the Tigers’ infield drawn in, Austin Martin dropped a check-swing bunt to first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who cut down Gasper at home plate. Byron Buxton then lined out to short.

After four Twins relievers combined to pitch a scoreless 3⅔ innings, Brooks Lee hit a two-out double off of left-hander Tyler Holton in the ninth but was stranded there when Adam Roden flied out to left-center. The Twins had no right-handed hitters on the bench to face Holton, who fanned lefty Trevor Larnach before getting lefty Roden.

Bailey Ober was charged with three runs on four hits, including a two-run home run to Riley Greene in the fourth inning. The right-hander was pulled with one out in the sixth, but not before allowing the tying run on a double by leadoff hitter Javy Baez and RBI single by Colt Keith.

The Twins got to Skubal for three runs in the third inning, starting with a one-out, solo home run by Edouard Julien that landed in the plaza behind right field. It was the 13th homer allowed by Skubal this season, and first by a left-handed hitter.

Austin Martin followed with a double and scored on Buxton’s single to left to make it 2-0.

After Buxton moved to second on Ryan Jeffers’ groundout, Keaschall singled sharply to left to bring Buxton home for a 3-0 lead. Royce Lewis followed with a walk, but Trevor Larnach grounded out back to the pitcher to end the inning.

The Tigers wasted no time eating into that lead.

After Ober got Colt Keith on a popout and Gleyber Torres on a liner to right, Kerry Carpenter doubled into the right field corner and Greene hit a high, 90 mph fastball into the right-field plaza to make it 3-2.

Ober retired the next four batters he faced before allowing a leadoff double to Javy Baez to start the sixth inning. Baez scored on a single by Keith, and Ober got Torres on a fly ball to center. But that was it for Ober, pulled for left-hander Kody Funderburk.

Funderburk got out of the inning by sandwiching a walk to Greene between a groundout by Carpenter and flyball to right by Spencer Torkelson.

Michael Tompkin pitched a 1-2-3 eighth for the Twins.

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What do the Wabasha Street Caves, Cafe Latte and the Twin Cities German Immersion School have in common? They’re all featured in “Monopoly: St. Paul Edition.”

After suggestions from locals and a tour of the city by Mr. Monopoly himself, the St. Paul edition of the 90-year-old beloved board game was unveiled to a select crowd Thursday night in St. Paul.

“This edition has become more than just a game,” said Tim Barney, a representative for game-maker Top Trumps USA. “It’s a love letter to St. Paul — showcasing everything from your cherished parks and cultural treasures, to unique flavors, history and creativity that make your community so special.”

Also in attendance for the grand reveal was St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Mr. Monopoly, with the latter strutting the stage to “For The Love of Money” by The O’Jay’s.

Carter, whose go-to game piece is the running shoe, said, “I think the one thing St. Paul didn’t have is our own Monopoly game. But we got that all taken care of.”

Board game specs

Starting at “Go,” players will move through lower ticket items on the game board like Mears Park and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory toward the St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Local businesses spotlighted on the board include Boca Chica, Can Can Wonderland, St. Paul Brewing, Hmongtown Marketplace and Anchor Paper Company. Blaze Credit Union, whose logo appears on the Monopoly money, also collects from the income tax and luxury tax spaces on the board.

Several properties came as no surprise including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Capitol.

One potentially controversial property that made the board is the Minnesota State Fair. Clearly a point of pride for Minnesotans, the controversy could lie in the address, which is Falcon Heights, a suburb, not St. Paul.

The board of the St. Paul edition of Monopoly during a reveal party at CanCan Wonderland in St. Paul on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

The largest ticket items on the board — traditionally reserved for Park Place and Boardwalk — have been upgraded to CHS Field, the home of the St. Paul Saints, and the most expensive property on the board is the Cathedral of St. Paul.

Where the original board had train stations, the St. Paul version boasts a variety of transportation methods including the Mississippi River, the Minnesota Transportation Museum, the Skyway Bridge and Union Depot.

In place of the standard “electric” and “water” utilities that are charged according to the roll of the dice, are hyperlocal utilities. All Energy Solar, a St. Paul energy company claims one space, and the other is the Highland Park Water Tower, a fixture of the St. Paul Regional Water Service and a suggestion given by a reader of the Pioneer Press’ Morning Report.

Hidden gems

Perhaps the best part of the game lies in the Community Chest and Chance cards which are full of surprises that St. Paulites will appreciate.

One Community Chest card awards a player for making the best hotdish at the potluck.

“Dancing with danger! Public enemy number one, John Dillinger, has been spotted dancing at the premier Wabasha Street Caves!” reads a Chance card that advances the player.

The board of the St. Paul edition of Monopoly during a reveal party at CanCan Wonderland in St. Paul on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

“You just won the eyeball race by diving across the toilet paper finish line at the St. Paul Saints game. Collect $100,” reads another Community Chest card. One such card even references the historic Halloween blizzard of 1991.

Want to play?

The public is invited to join in on the celebration Friday at St. Paul Brewing, located at 688 E. Minnehaha Ave. The free event starts at 6 p.m.

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“We appreciate all those who suggested landmarks, organizations and businesses that make St. Paul unique and truly special,” Barney said in a news release.

Top Trumps USA — the Rhode-Island based game company behind this Hasbro-authorized edition — has also put out Detroit, Nashville, Tenn.; Tampa, Fla., and Portland, Ore., editions of Monopoly.

By the way, the company’s Top Trumps name does not refer to President Donald Trump, in case you were wondering; “Trumps” is the name of a card game that is well known in the United Kingdom — and a pack will be included in the board game as an (unrelated) bonus, Barney said.

“Monopoly: St. Paul Edition” can be purchased online or in St. Paul at Can Can Wonderland, Café Latte, Wabasha Street Caves, Hmongtown Marketplace and Union Depot, to name a few.

When the Twins’ front office traded away 10 players for a cache of prospects, management made it clear it’s looking beyond this season. Rocco Baldelli is not.

When he was asked if he would manage what is now a young team unlikely to make the playoffs, Baldelli quickly rejoined, “Well, we’re going to try to contend, first and foremost.”

“I wouldn’t say, ‘We’re not contending,’ ” Baldelli said before Thursday night’s game against first-place Detroit, the first of a four-game series at Target Field. “I would say we intend to win as many games as we possibly can, and if we can get ourselves in contention, that’s what we’ll be looking for — to aim towards.”

That was a longshot before the trade deadline, when team president Derek Falvey and general manager Jeremy Zoll traded away several of the players who were supposed to help the Twins win the American League Central Division, including star shortstop Carlos Correa, setup man Griffin Jax and hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran.

On July 28, the Twins were six games under .500 and 6½ games out of a wild card spot with six teams ahead of them. Now Baldelli has a wildly different team, composed mostly of young players still trying to gain a foothold in the majors — some from the Twins organization, some trade partners’ systems, and some of whom are getting their first real taste of the majors.

That’s currently compounded by injuries to starters Pablo Lopez and Simeon Woods Richardson.

On Aug. 1, Baldelli called the team together before a series in Cleveland and told them the last two months won’t just be about evaluating prospects or getting them major league innings.

“I told our guys, ‘I don’t care who you are, you’re playing for something important,’ ” Baldelli said. “That was part of the first message when I stood in front of the team the day after the trade deadline. I told them that and I meant it. That’s not BS. It’s a fact.”

That included, the manager stressed, veterans Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Bailey Ober. And if Lopez weren’t hurt, “I probably would have told him the exact same thing if he was there.”

If anything is clear after the past 20 or so days — on top of the trade deals, the team on Wednesday officially ended its bid to sell — it’s that the future remains unclear.

Everyone is playing for something. Winning remains the goal.

“We have different players, and we’re gonna have to win games differently,” Baldelli said.

Briefly

With Lopez (shoulder) and Woods Richardson (stomach ailment) still on the injured list, the Twins are on pace for another bullpen game on Friday night, likely with Jose Urena taking the first few innings. … Catcher Christian Vazquez, on the IL with an infection in his left shoulder that sent him to the hospital, was at Target Field early Thursday, but Baldelli didn’t have an update on his status.