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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roll

A light chocolate sponge cake rolled with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache and chopped peanuts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling/Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup neutral oil canola or vegetable
  • 2 tbsp brewed coffee or water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Ganache & Garnish
  • 0.66 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Clean cotton kitchen towel
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
  2. Beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 4-5 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
  3. Gently mix in the oil, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract on low speed just until combined.
  4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt over the egg mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  6. While baking, dust a thin cotton kitchen towel generously with cocoa powder. Immediately invert the hot baked cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment.
  7. Starting from a short end, tightly roll the hot cake and the towel up together. Let cool completely on a wire rack (1-2 hours).
  8. Beat softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  9. Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Re-roll the cake (without the towel).
  10. Heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Pour over the cake roll.
  11. Garnish with chopped peanuts and chocolate chunks. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use a warm, dry knife to cut clean slices. Store loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.