Reese’s Cup Cake Roll
This cake roll features a soft sponge cake infused with chopped Reese’s cups, folded into the batter before baking. Once baked and cooled, it's filled with melted peanut butter and rolled into a spiral, creating a decadent, messy-looking dessert with a combination of cake, peanut butter, and chocolate flavors, along with contrasting textures of moist sponge and crunchy candy shell.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Kitchen towel
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s cups roughly chopped so they distribute well in batter
- 1/4 cup peanut butter smooth or chunky based on preference
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is pale, thick, and bubbles form when whisked — about 3-4 minutes.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet with a rubber spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the batter airy.
- Fold in the chopped Reese’s cups evenly, distributing their pieces throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer with the spatula. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and immediately invert the hot cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- While still warm, spread the peanut butter evenly over the surface of the cake.
- Starting from one long edge, gently roll the cake up into a tight spiral using the towel to help lift and shape it, creating a cake roll. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice into individual portions and serve. Optional: drizzle melted chocolate or garnish with chopped Reese’s on top for extra flair.
Notes
Using a clean kitchen towel to help roll the cake while warm prevents cracking. Ensure the cake is fully cooled before slicing for clean cuts.