Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll Recipe – Perfect for Special Occasions
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll:
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
Directions for Making the Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll:
Make the Cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare a jelly roll pan with foil and cooking spray.
3. Mix eggs, granulated sugar, brewed coffee (or water), and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
4. Add unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour. Mix until combined.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
7. Roll the warm cake in a powdered sugar-coated towel and let it cool completely.
Prepare the Filling:
1. Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix until creamy.
3. Fold in chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Assemble the Cake Roll:
1. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the peanut butter filling evenly over it.
2. Re-roll the cake gently but tightly.
3. Chill the rolled cake in the refrigerator.
Make the Topping:
1. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips and ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Chill the ganache until it thickens slightly.
Decorate the Cake Roll:
1. **Pour** the chocolate ganache over the chilled cake roll.
2. **Top** with additional chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
3. **Chill** again, then slice and enjoy each decadent bite of this nostalgic Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll!
**Prep Time:** 20 minutes
**Cooking Time:** 15 minutes
**Total Time:** 35 minutes
**Calories:** 320 kcal per slice
**Servings:** 8 slices
Enjoy the delightful recipe.
