The CWA jam roll is a classic for a reason and quick to make

Key points

• A Country Women's Association jam roll is a classic recipe that can impress family members. The key is to follow the instructions closely.
• The sponge should rise evenly, stay soft and moist, and not crack. The jam should be enough to hold the roll together without seeping out the ends.
• The recipe was also featured in episode one of ABC iview's Recipe of the Year, where home cooks recreated the dessert.