Description
A delightful dessert featuring a chocolate roll filled with creamy peanut butter, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Powdered sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Whisk the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: beat eggs, then add melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Bake the cake on the prepared baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until it springs back when touched.
- Cool the cake briefly, then roll it in a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in peanut butter and powdered sugar to make the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll it carefully.
- Chill the roll for at least 30 minutes before serving, optionally dusting with cocoa powder or drizzling melted chocolate.
Notes
This dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for maximum flavor. For a variation, consider using dark chocolate or adding sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate roll, peanut butter dessert, decadent dessert, cake roll, holiday dessert