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Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll Cake


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  • Author: Jam Scott
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. With a soft chocolate sponge, whipped peanut butter cream, and a luscious caramel swirl, this roll cake is topped with silky ganache and peanut butter cup chunks. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgic candy flavor and elegant presentation. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, a fun holiday bake, or something stunning to serve for guests, this easy recipe delivers rich taste and wow factor with every slice.


Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

¼ cup heavy cream

6 mini peanut butter cups, chopped

Crushed toffee or peanut brittle (optional)


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 bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 5 minutes until thick and pale. Add vanilla.

4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture without deflating it.

5. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.

6. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove parchment and roll the cake up with the towel. Let it cool completely.

7. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream to soft peaks. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.

8. Unroll cooled cake and spread the filling evenly. Drizzle caramel over the filling. Roll the cake back up (without the towel).

9. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

10. Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, and stir until smooth.

11. Drizzle ganache over the cake. Top with chopped peanut butter cups and crushed toffee if using.

12. Slice and serve slightly chilled.

Notes

Roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracking.

Chill the roll at least 1 hour before adding ganache for best structure.

Use Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor and darker color.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg