Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream.

Featuring a creamy peanut butter filling, chunks of Reese’s, and drizzled caramel, this impressive dessert is surprisingly simple to make.

Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion!

Ingredients

For the base:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the filling:

• 3 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 15–20 Reese’s cups, chopped

For toppings:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter chips
• caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.

Fold in peanut butter and chopped Reese’s.

Step 4: Spread the batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set.

Loosen edges, invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, and roll up gently with the towel inside. Cool completely.

Step 5: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream evenly, sprinkle with chocolate and peanut butter chips, then carefully re-roll.

Step 6: Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and chopped Reese’s.

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, prepare and refrigerate up to a day in advance for best results.

2. Can I substitute the Reese’s?

Absolutely! Try other candy bars like Snickers or Twix for a twist.

3. How do I prevent cracking when rolling?

Rolling while the cake is warm with a towel prevents cracks.

4. Can I freeze this roll cake?

Yes, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

5. What’s the best way to slice this cake?

Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water, cleaning between slices.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Roll Cake is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream.

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Ingredients

  

For the base:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the filling:

• 3 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 15–20 Reese’s cups chopped

For toppings:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter chips
• caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
• Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time. Fold in peanut butter and chopped Reese’s.
• Spread the batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set.
• Loosen edges, invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, and roll up gently with the towel inside. Cool completely.
• Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream evenly, sprinkle with chocolate and peanut butter chips, then carefully re-roll.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and chopped Reese’s. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.