If chocolate and peanut butter had a love language, this Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Roll would be it. Rich, chocolatey, silky-smooth, and swirled with a luscious peanut butter filling, this dessert delivers indulgence in every single slice. It looks elegant and bakery-worthy, yet it’s surprisingly approachable to make at home.

Inspired by classic rolled desserts and everyone’s favorite peanut butter cup flavor combination, this chocolate roll is soft, flexible, and perfectly balanced. The chocolate layer is tender and deeply cocoa-flavored, while the filling is creamy, lightly sweet, and irresistibly peanut-forward. When rolled together, they create a beautiful spiral that makes this dessert perfect for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you want to impress without stress.

What truly sets this dessert apart is texture harmony. The cake (or chocolate base) stays moist and pliable, while the filling remains smooth and rich without being heavy. Every bite melts effortlessly, making it a dream dessert for peanut butter lovers.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Chocolate Roll

Stunning spiral presentation
Perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter
Soft, sliceable texture
Ideal for make-ahead desserts
Crowd-pleasing classic flavor combo

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
Optional: melted chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
Mix in vanilla extract and oil.
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but soft.
Turn cake onto a clean kitchen towel and roll gently while warm. Cool completely.
Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth.
Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll tightly.
Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

The Secret to a Perfect Roll (No Cracks!)

Rolling the cake while warm is essential. This trains the structure of the cake to hold its shape once cooled. Cooling it rolled prevents cracking later when the filling is added.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled for clean slices
Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups
Dust lightly with cocoa powder
Pair with coffee or cold milk

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

Refrigerate up to 3 days, tightly wrapped
Freeze whole roll for up to 1 month
Slice while cold for best presentation

Flavor Variations

Dark Chocolate Roll: Use dark cocoa powder
Crunchy Filling: Add chopped peanuts
Nut-Free: Substitute sunflower butter
Extra Decadent: Add chocolate ganache layer