Chocolate Peanut Butter Roll Cake:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water (boiling)

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

For Toppings:

Chopped peanuts
Chocolate candy pieces (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:

Preheat the Oven: To 350°F (175°C).
Grease a Baking Sheet: Line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Beat Eggs and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Add the boiling water and mix until smooth.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Roll the Cake: Once baked, allow it to cool for a few minutes. Invert it onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake carefully and let it cool completely.

2. Prepare the Filling:

Mix Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract until combined.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Unroll the Cake: Once the cake is cool, carefully unroll it.
Spread Filling: Evenly spread the peanut butter filling over the cake.
Re-roll the Cake: Roll the cake back up carefully. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

4. Prepare the Ganache:

Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it just begins to simmer.
Add Chocolate Chips: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.

5. Final Assembly:

Remove Plastic Wrap: Unwrap the rolled cake.
Drizzle Ganache: Pour the ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chocolate candy pieces if desired.

6. Serve:

Slice and enjoy your delicious chocolate peanut butter roll cake!

Tips:

Make sure to cool the cake completely before unrolling to avoid cracking.
Store in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

Enjoy baking!