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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Ganache:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Roll the Cake:
  • While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar.
  • When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  • Roll the cake up with the towel, starting from the short end, and let it cool completely.
  • Prepare the Filling:
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Unroll the cooled cake and spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the surface.
  • Re-roll the cake, this time without the towel, and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
  • Prepare the Ganache:
  • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and fully melted.
  • Pour the ganache over the rolled cake, spreading it evenly.
  • Garnish and Serve:
  • Sprinkle the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups over the top of the ganache.
  • Allow the ganache to set before slicing.

Notes

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 12-15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8-10 | Calories: 400 kcal per serving