Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Roll, a luscious dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake rolled with a fluffy peanut butter and whipped topping filling, studded with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups for a delightful crunch. Perfect for any occasion, this roll cake is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, water, and oil)
Filling and Garnish
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as whipped cream or whipped non-dairy topping)
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- Extra whipped topping (for garnish)
- Extra chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or as directed on your cake mix box. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cake Batter: Follow the cake mix package instructions using the required eggs, water, and oil. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the cake for 12–15 minutes until it is set but still soft to the touch. Avoid overbaking to ensure it remains pliable for rolling without cracks.
- Roll the Warm Cake: While the cake is still warm, carefully use the parchment paper to roll it from the short end into a log. Allow the cake to cool completely while rolled to help it retain its shape.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter with the whipped topping. Mix until smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy filling.
- Unroll and Fill the Cake: Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the peanut butter filling evenly across the surface. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups evenly over the filling.
- Re-roll the Cake: Carefully roll the cake back up without the parchment paper. Keep the roll tight but handle delicately to avoid cracking. Place it seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the cake roll for at least 1 hour to let it set properly. Before serving, top with extra whipped topping and sprinkle more chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups for decoration.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cake to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Use parchment paper for easy rolling and to help the cake keep its shape.
- Refrigerating helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy whipped topping.
- Chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups add both texture and flavor; you can adjust the quantity or substitute with other peanut butter candy.
