Description
This Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. A soft and fluffy chocolate sponge cake is rolled around a creamy peanut butter filling, then topped with silky chocolate ganache and crushed peanut butter cups for an irresistible finish. Perfect for holiday desserts, birthday celebrations, dinner ideas, easy dessert recipes, party food ideas, and special occasions, this rich chocolate roll delivers bakery-style results right from your kitchen. Whether you are looking for an easy recipe to impress guests or a decadent weekend baking project, this peanut butter cup chocolate roll combines moist chocolate cake, creamy filling, and crunchy toppings in every bite.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chopped
1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Powdered sugar for rolling towel
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy.
4. Add the vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no streaks remain.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar. Turn the warm cake onto the towel and carefully remove the parchment paper.
8. Roll the cake gently inside the towel while still warm and allow it to cool completely.
9. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
10. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the peanut butter filling evenly across the surface.
11. Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups over the filling, then gently roll the cake back into a spiral shape.
12. Refrigerate the roll for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up.
13. Heat the heavy cream until hot and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit briefly before stirring until smooth.
14. Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled cake and top with chopped peanuts and extra peanut butter cups.
15. Chill slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Roll the cake while it is still warm to prevent cracking and help maintain a smooth spiral shape.
Do not overbake the sponge cake because a dry cake will break more easily during rolling.
Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner presentation and firmer filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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