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Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll Cake

This peanut butter cup chocolate roll cake combines a soft, airy chocolate sponge with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling and a glossy chocolate ganache topping. It’s the kind of dessert that feels both nostalgic and fancy—perfect for birthdays, movie nights, or whenever you need a slice of happiness.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate sponge cake

  • ¾ cup 90g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup 60ml milk

For the peanut butter cream filling

  • 1 cup 250g creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups 180g powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream
  • A pinch of salt

For the chocolate ganache topping

  • ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
  • 1 cup 170g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Crushed peanut butter cups for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick, pale, and tripled in volume. Mix in the vanilla extract, oil, and milk gently.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients carefully to avoid deflating the batter. Pour the batter into the pan, spread evenly, and bake for 10–12 minutes or until it springs back when touched.
  • Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar. Turn the hot cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll it up tightly with the towel. Let it cool completely.
  • To make the filling, beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and salt, and beat again. Add cream a tablespoon at a time until it’s fluffy and spreadable.
  • Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the peanut butter filling evenly to the edges. Roll it back up without the towel and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the cream until simmering and pour it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir to make a smooth ganache. Cool slightly before pouring it over the cake.
  • Decorate the top with crushed peanut butter cups and chill for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Eggs at room temp help the sponge rise properly.
  • Ganache can be made ahead and reheated gently if needed.
  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.