Description
The Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roll is a showstopping dessert featuring a light, cocoa sponge cake rolled with a rich peanut butter buttercream and finished with silky chocolate ganache. This indulgent treat combines classic flavor pairings in a beautiful, sliceable format—perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Cake:
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Filling:
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it well.
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Make Cake Batter: Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
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Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture until just combined.
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Bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
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Roll Cake: While warm, invert the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel from the short end. Let cool completely.
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Make Filling: Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Fill Cake: Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly over it, and roll it back up (without the towel).
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Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
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Frost and Chill: Pour ganache over the cake roll, spreading to coat evenly. Chill to set. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Add crushed peanuts on top of ganache for extra texture.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing for smoother cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American