Description
For the Cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Chocolate Ganache (Optional Topping):
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Chocolate Ganache (Optional Topping):
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Grease the parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and turn the cake out onto the towel.
- Peel off parchment paper and roll the cake up in the towel from the short end. Let cool completely.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- Beat peanut butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread peanut butter filling evenly over the surface.
- Gently roll the cake back up, keeping the filling inside.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.
Make the Chocolate Ganache (Optional):
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in butter until smooth and glossy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 2.5 hours
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American