Description
This Buckeye Roll features a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled around a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling, making it a perfect treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs Delish
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar Fannie May+1Delish+1
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pinterest+4Punchfork+4Old El Paso+4
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Delish
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Punchfork+2Delish+2LemonsforLulu.com+2
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting Pinterest+2Delish+2Punchfork+2
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Punchfork+3Fannie May+3YouTube+3
For the Filling:
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter Pinterest+1LemonsforLulu.com+1
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened Delish+1Punchfork+1
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar Pinterest+2Delish+2Punchfork+2
- 1/4 cup whole milk Delish+1Punchfork+1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray.Delish
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs on high speed until light and foamy, about 3 minutes.Delish
- Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the eggs, and beat until fully combined.Delish
- Sift in the baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour, and mix until just combined.Punchfork+2Delish+2Pinterest+2
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched.
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Roll the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with cocoa powder.
- Carefully invert the cake onto the towel, remove the parchment paper, and gently roll the cake up with the towel from one short end to the other.
- Let the rolled cake cool completely, at least 1 hour.
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Prepare the Filling:
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Assemble the Roll:
- Once the cake has cooled, gently unroll it. It’s okay if it remains slightly curled.Delish
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Dust the top with additional cocoa powder, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Rolling the cake while it’s warm helps prevent cracking.
- For a decorative touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 634
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 49mg