Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking the Chocolate Sponge Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and pale. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar, followed by the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter in two or three additions.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
- Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with confectioners' sugar. Immediately invert the hot cake onto the towel. Peel off the parchment paper. Starting from a short end, roll the warm cake up with the towel inside. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Making the Peanut Butter Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
- Beat in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until light and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake Roll
- Once the cake is completely cool, gently unroll it. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully reroll the cake (without the towel).
- Wrap the cake roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overbake the cake: An overbaked cake is dry and more prone to cracking. Watch it closely.
Roll it while hot: This is the most critical step to 'train' the cake into a rolled shape and prevent cracking.
Cool it completely: Ensure the cake is fully cool before filling to prevent the filling from melting.
Roll it while hot: This is the most critical step to 'train' the cake into a rolled shape and prevent cracking.
Cool it completely: Ensure the cake is fully cool before filling to prevent the filling from melting.
