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Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll

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The peanut butter cup cake roll is a rich and visually stunning dessert featuring a moist chocolate sponge cake rolled around a creamy peanut butter filling and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. Inspired by the classic candy, it’s perfect for celebrations and chocolate-peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until thick and pale. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.
  4. Add milk and vanilla extract, folding until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.
  6. Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust with powdered sugar. Invert warm cake onto towel, peel off parchment, and roll up from the short end. Let cool completely.
  7. Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Unroll cooled cake and spread peanut butter filling evenly. Re-roll cake (without towel) and place seam side down on a platter.
  9. Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth to make ganache.
  10. Pour ganache over cake roll, spreading gently. Chill until set.
  11. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while still warm to prevent cracking.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth filling; chunky can be used for added texture.
  • Add chopped mini peanut butter cups inside for extra richness.
  • Ganache sets better when chilled at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • This cake freezes well—wrap tightly and thaw in fridge overnight.

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