This indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roll is a rich, fudgy dessert filled with a creamy, smooth peanut butter filling and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for any chocolate and peanut butter lover, offering a beautiful swirl of flavors and textures that’s as visually impressive as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Rich and Decadent: This cake roll combines deep chocolate flavors with a creamy, nutty peanut butter filling.
Perfect Balance: The sweetness of the chocolate pairs perfectly with the slight saltiness of the peanut butter.
Elegant Presentation: A cake roll always makes a striking presentation with its perfect spiral layers.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed for spreading consistency)
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
Chopped peanuts
Chocolate shavings
Drizzle of melted peanut butter
