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This showstopping dessert combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter filling, studded with Reese's cups and topped with chocolate ganache. Perfect for peanut butter cup lovers.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:13 GMT
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My Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake combines two favorite flavors into one showstopping dessert. The soft chocolate sponge wraps around creamy peanut butter filling studded with candy pieces making every slice pure heaven. When I bring this to parties people can't believe it's homemade.

Sweet Success

The magic happens when rich chocolate cake meets smooth peanut butter filling and ganache. I love that this impressive dessert is actually quite simple to make. The rolling technique might seem tricky but I'll walk you through it step by step.

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup: Regular flour
  • 1/4 cup: Good cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp: Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp: Salt
  • 4 large: Fresh eggs
  • 1 cup: Sugar
  • 1/4 cup: Milk
  • 1 tsp: Pure vanilla
  • 1 cup: Smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup: Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup: Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup: Chopped Reese's cups
  • 1 cup: Chocolate ganache
  • For Topping: Extra Reese's pieces or cups

Let's Roll

Get Ready:
Heat oven to 350°F line your pan with parchment and grease it.
Mix Dry:
Sift flour cocoa powder baking powder and salt together.
Make Batter:
Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy add milk and vanilla.
Combine:
Fold dry ingredients into wet mix gently.
Bake Time:
Pour into pan bake 10-12 minutes until springy.
Roll It Up:
While warm roll in powdered sugar dusted towel cool completely.
Fill With Love:
Mix peanut butter filling spread on cake add chopped Reese's.
Final Touch:
Roll again cover with ganache add candy toppings.

My Best Tips

  • Room Temp Works: Everything mixes better when not cold.
  • Don't Wait: Roll while warm to prevent cracks.
  • Cool Down: Let it cool before filling.
  • Even Steven: Spread filling edge to edge.
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Keep It Fresh

  • Store Right: Keeps 3 days in fridge sealed tight.
  • Freeze Some: Wraps well freezes a month.
  • Perfect Pairs: Amazing with coffee or ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why did my cake crack when rolling?

Roll cake while still warm and use plenty of powdered sugar on the towel. Unroll gently when cool.

→ Can I make this ahead?

Yes, make up to 2 days ahead. Store in fridge but serve at room temperature for best flavor.

→ Why is my filling too runny?

Make sure to use creamy, not natural peanut butter. If too soft, chill filling before spreading.

→ Can I freeze this cake?

Yes, freeze unfrosted for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before decorating.

→ What if I don't have a jelly roll pan?

A standard 10x15 baking sheet with sides works. Just make sure to line with parchment paper.

Reese's Roll Cake

A chocolate roll cake filled with creamy peanut butter and chopped Reese's cups, topped with chocolate ganache and candies.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
42 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (1 roll cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 cup all-purpose flour.
02 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
03 1 teaspoon baking powder.
04 1/4 teaspoon salt.
05 4 large eggs.
06 1 cup granulated sugar.
07 1/4 cup milk.
08 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
10 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
11 1/4 cup heavy cream.
12 1/2 cup mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped.
13 1 cup chocolate ganache or frosting.
14 Reese's Pieces for garnish.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 02

Line 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment.

Step 03

Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

Step 04

Beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes until pale.

Step 05

Add milk and vanilla, then fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

Step 06

Spread in pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Step 07

Roll the warm cake in a powdered sugar-dusted towel and let it cool completely.

Step 08

Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream together.

Step 09

Unroll the cake, spread the peanut butter filling, sprinkle chopped Reese's cups, and re-roll cake firmly.

Step 10

Top the roll with chocolate ganache and garnish with Reese's Pieces.

Notes

  1. A decadent dessert combining chocolate cake with peanut butter and candy.
  2. Roll while warm to prevent cracking.

Tools You'll Need

  • 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Kitchen towel.
  • Parchment paper.
  • Electric mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (milk, cream).
  • Wheat (flour).
  • Eggs.
  • Peanuts.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
  • Protein: 10 g