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Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll 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:
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a jelly roll pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, brewed coffee or water, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour to the wet mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While still warm, roll the cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar and allow it to cool.
Prepare the Filling:
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cake.
- Gently re-roll the cake and refrigerate until set.
Prepare the Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Allow the ganache to thicken slightly as it cools.
Decorate and Serve:
- Pour the ganache over the chilled cake roll, letting it drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle additional chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top for garnish.
- Chill the cake roll until the ganache is set.
- Slice and enjoy the delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite of this Peanut Butter Cup Cake Roll!