Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roulade, a stunning dessert featuring rich chocolate cake swirled with creamy peanut butter filling. Perfect for celebrations, this elegant treat offers a balance of flavors and textures that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- Creamy peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and milk.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Bake the Cake:
- Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the peanut butter mixture.
- Assemble the Roulade:
- Invert the cake onto a cocoa-powdered towel, remove parchment, spread filling, and roll into a log using the towel.
- Chill and Serve:
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Minor cracks can be covered with cocoa powder or chocolate drizzle.
- Use fresh whipped cream for the best texture in the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
