Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake (Print)

An indulgent dessert filled with smooth peanut butter, wrapped in a soft chocolate cake, finished with ganache, and sprinkled with Reese's pieces.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake).
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 - 3 large eggs.
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
08 - 1/4 cup boiling water.
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling).
11 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
12 - 1 cup heavy cream.
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
14 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
15 - 1/2 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (for garnish).

# Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place greased parchment paper on a jelly roll pan.
02 - Stir together the salt, flour, and baking powder in one bowl.
03 - Whisk the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until they look foamy. Mix in the cocoa and vanilla extract next.
04 - Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Pour in the water last and blend until everything's smooth.
05 - Spread the batter into the pan and bake for about 12-15 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when tested.
06 - Flip the baked sponge onto a powdered sugar-covered towel. Peel away the parchment and roll the cake up (using the towel) from one short end to the other. Let it cool like this.
07 - To make the filling, whip together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
08 - Once the cake's cool, carefully unroll it, spread the filling all over, and roll it back up, this time without the towel. Lay it seam-side down.
09 - Warm the cream on the stove (don’t let it boil). Toss in the chocolate chips and stir until silky smooth.
10 - Spread or drizzle the ganache over the cake roll evenly to coat it.
11 - Scatter the chopped Reese's on top. Let the chocolate set up a bit before slicing and enjoying.

# Notes:

01 - Sprinkle powdered sugar on the towel to stop the cake from sticking to it.
02 - Don’t add the filling if the cake is still warm—it’ll turn into a mess.
03 - Use Reese’s cups for toppings to bump up that peanut butter flavor.

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