Chocolate and Whipped Peanut Butter Cake Roll
Not sure if it’s just me or not. There are certain foods that I’m afraid to make. Maybe I’m scared of failure, not sure. Anyhoo, this Chocolate and Whipped Peanut Butter Cake Roll has been one of those things. Cake rolls, in general. I’ve always been afraid to make one. Not gonna lie, this is not my first attempt. The first time…FAILURE. I could have done a whole post on what NOT to do, but decided not to waste anyone’s time.
I did it!
But look!! I did it! It turned out this time. Whoop…go me! I got the right amount of batter vs the size of pan I used. Yup, that was one of my mistakes. I sprayed and flour dusted the wax paper I baked it on. Yup, that was the other mistake. But, that’s in the past now. I know what to do and if I say so myself, it turned out pretty darn good. Hubs said I should slice them and package the slices individually and sell them like Little Debbie Snack cakes are sold. Not.happening. These are mine!
The filling is oh so simple too. Cool whip and peanut butter. That’s it. You could change it up though and use softened ice cream and freeze it afterwards.
Do you have anything you’re afraid to even attempt to make?
Want something easier to make?
Try a cheesecake – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake – NO BAKE
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Chocolate and Whipped Peanut Butter Cake Roll
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer/Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Cake Flour
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/3 Tsp Salt
- 4 Eggs, Large, Separated
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tub (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place wax paper on a 9×13 jelly roll pan/cookie sheet. Spray the wax paper with cooking spray and dust with flour. NOTE: I added some sprinkles on the wax paper for a fun surprise inside.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, using a electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar until fluffy.
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high until foamy. Gradually add in 1/2 cup of the sugar. Beat until still and peaks start to form.
- Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Once mixed, fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Fold in the flour mixture .
- Pour the batter into your 9×13 pan. Smooth out and make as even as you can. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For FILLING: Mix cool whip with peanut butter. Place in refrigerator to set while the cake is baking and cooling.
- Remove cake from oven. Sprinkle remaining sugar on a clean cloth. Turn out cake onto the prepared cloth. Remove wax paper.
- Trim the edges if necessary. Starting with the long side. tightly roll up cake with the cloth. Set on wire rack to cool, seam-side down. Allow to cool 30 minutes.
- Unroll cake. Spread your filling to within 1/2″ of the sides/edges.
- Roll the cake back up. Place seam-side down. Cut off the end pieces unless it turned out perfect. Eat them. Sprinkle the roll with powder sugar, if desired.
Honestly, just deliciousness! Thank you.
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Aww…thanks Elizabeth. Appreciate you stopping by and leaving me such a sweet comment.
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I love cake rolls and this one looks great. Peanut butter and chocolate are two of my favorite things. You have made me want to bake this soon!
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Thanks so much AmieJo! I think peanut butter and chocolate is my fav combo 😉 Great minds. Appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!!
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