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Rich Chocolate Butter Roll

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This rich dessert mixes fluffy chocolate sponge with peanut butter cream, layers of Reese's candies, and a glossy ganache topping. It’s a peanut butter fan's dream!

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Hannah Author
Updated on Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:20:09 GMT
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This chocolate peanut butter spiral cake takes two classic tastes and turns them into one eye-catching treat. Each bite of the tender chocolate base wrapped around smooth peanut butter cream dotted with candy chunks is absolutely dreamy. Guests always ask for my secret when I show up with this at gatherings.

Delightful Indulgence

The wow factor comes from blending velvety chocolate sponge with creamy peanut butter filling and glossy ganache. What I adore most is how this fancy-looking dessert isn't hard to pull off. Don't worry about the rolling part - I've got easy tricks to make it work every time.

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup: All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup: Unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp: Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp: Salt
  • 4 large: Eggs
  • 1 cup: Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup: Milk
  • 1 tsp: Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup: Creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup: Confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup: Whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup: Diced Reese's cups
  • 1 cup: Chocolate ganache
  • For Topping: Additional Reese's candies

Baking Steps

Prep Work:
Warm your oven to 350°F and put parchment in your baking tray with some butter.
Combine Dry Stuff:
Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Wet Mixture:
Whip eggs with sugar until light then mix in milk and vanilla.
Blend Everything:
Carefully mix dry ingredients into egg mixture.
Into The Oven:
Spread batter in pan and bake until it bounces back, about 10-12 minutes.
First Roll:
Turn warm cake onto a towel dusted with sugar and roll it up to cool.
Add Filling:
Whip up peanut butter mixture, smear over unrolled cake and scatter chopped candy.
Finish Off:
Roll cake back up, pour ganache over top and sprinkle with extra candy.

Smart Tricks

  • Warm Stuff Up: Ingredients blend smoother at room temperature.
  • Act Fast: Rolling hot cake stops it from breaking.
  • Patience Pays: Make sure it's fully cool before adding filling.
  • Go Wall-to-Wall: Fill all the way to the edges.
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Storage Notes

  • Fridge Facts: Stays good for 3 days in airtight container.
  • Save For Later: Can be frozen up to a month when wrapped properly.
  • Tasty Combos: Tastes fantastic with a hot cup of coffee or scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I stop the cake from cracking?

Tightly roll the cake while still warm, dusting the towel with powdered sugar. Unroll slowly when it cools down.

→ Can this be prepped in advance?

Absolutely. You can make it 2 days ahead. Refrigerate it, but let it sit at room temp before serving for the best taste.

→ Why is the filling runny?

Stick with creamy peanut butter, not the natural kind. If it’s too soft, chill it a bit before spreading it on.

→ Can I freeze this dessert?

Sure thing! Freeze it before frosting for up to 3 months. Let it defrost in the fridge overnight before adding toppings.

→ What if I don’t have a jelly roll pan?

A 10x15-inch baking pan with edges will work fine. Just remember to line it with parchment paper first.

Chocolate Butter Roll

Moist chocolate cake rolled with a creamy peanut butter filling, dotted with Reese's, and topped with ganache and treats.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
42 Minutes

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (1 roll cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1/2 cup mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, cut up.
02 1/4 cup heavy cream.
03 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
04 1 cup granulated sugar.
05 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 1 cup all-purpose flour.
07 1/4 cup milk.
08 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
09 4 large eggs.
10 1 cup chocolate frosting or ganache.
11 Reese's Pieces for topping.
12 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
13 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
14 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up.

Step 02

Cover a 10x15 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 03

Combine the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder by sifting.

Step 04

Whip the eggs and sugar until they turn light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Step 05

Stir in the milk and vanilla, then gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones.

Step 06

Pour the batter into the pan and bake it for 10-12 minutes.

Step 07

Wrap the cake while it's still warm using a towel dusted with powdered sugar, then let it cool down all the way.

Step 08

Blend powdered sugar, peanut butter, and cream until smooth.

Step 09

Carefully unroll the cake, put on the peanut butter filling, scatter the chopped Reese's cups, then gently roll it back up.

Step 10

Drizzle the roll with chocolate frosting and sprinkle Reese's Pieces on top.

Notes

  1. A rich dessert that mixes chocolate cake, peanut butter, and candies.
  2. Roll it when hot to keep it from cracking.

Tools You'll Need

  • 10x15 inch baking pan.
  • Soft kitchen towel.
  • Parchment sheets.
  • Hand or stand mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Milk and cream (dairy).
  • Flour (wheat).
  • Contains eggs.
  • Peanuts are included.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
  • Protein: 10 g