Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roulade (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar.
03 - 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder.
04 - 1½ tsp baking powder.
05 - ¼ tsp salt.
06 - 2 cups unsalted butter, softened.
07 - 3 large eggs.
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
09 - 2 cups milk.
10 - ½ cup creamy peanut butter.
11 - 1½ cups powdered sugar.
12 - 2½ cups heavy cream.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking tray and line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and milk.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared tray, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then allow the cake to cool slightly.
06 - For the filling, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the peanut butter mixture.
07 - Turn the slightly cooled cake onto a cocoa-dusted towel. Spread the filling over the cake and roll it into a tight log.
08 - Wrap the roulade in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes:

01 - This decadent chocolate roulade, filled with a creamy peanut butter center, is perfect for any special occasion or gathering.