Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll

Get ready to wow your taste buds and impress your guests with the ultimate dessert – the Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll. Imagine a light, fluffy chocolate sponge cake filled with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, all rolled up and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This dessert is not just a treat; it’s an experience that combines rich flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for any celebration or a special indulgence, this cake roll is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Follow the steps below to create this stunning and delicious masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons brewed coffee or water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar (for rolling)

For the Filling & Topping:

• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ cup peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons + ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
• 7 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare a jelly roll pan by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brewed coffee (or water), and vanilla extract together.
4. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour to the mixture, blending well.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cake is set.
7. While the cake is still warm, roll it up in a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and let it cool completely.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, mixing until creamy.
3. Fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.

Assemble the Cake Roll:

1. Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
2. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the surface of the cake.
3. Gently re-roll the cake without the towel and chill it in the refrigerator.

Make the Topping:

cup of heavy whipping cream.

2. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth.
3. Allow the ganache to cool until it thickens slightly.

Decorate:

1. Pour the ganache over the chilled cake roll.
2. Top with additional chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
3. Chill until ready to serve.

Slice and serve this delightful Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll for a perfect bite of nostalgia with each forkful. This dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, combining the timeless flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a stunning presentation. Each slice offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether for a special occasion or just because, this cake roll will make any moment memorable. Enjoy!