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Buckeye Roll


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 810 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A luscious, rich dessert featuring a moist cocoa cake rolled around a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling — inspired by the classic Ohio buckeye candy. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate fans alike!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • Cooking spray (for pan)

  • 3 eggs

  • ⅔ cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter

  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • ¼ cup whole milk

  • ½ teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Spray parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.

  3. In a separate bowl, sift together salt, baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour.

  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture, folding gently until combined.

  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

  6. While cake bakes, prepare a clean kitchen towel and dust generously with cocoa powder.

  7. When cake is done, immediately loosen edges with a spatula, invert cake onto the towel, and carefully peel off parchment paper.

  8. Starting from the short edge, roll the cake and towel together gently but firmly. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Filling:
9. Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined.
11. Add milk and salt; beat until fluffy and smooth.

 

Assemble:
12. Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread filling evenly over the surface.
13. Roll the cake back up without the towel.
14. Dust with additional cocoa powder if desired.
15. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for smooth filling.

For easier rolling, work while cake is still warm but not hot.

Keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Roll Cake
  • Method: Baking & Rolling
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buckeye roll, peanut butter roll, chocolate peanut butter dessert, cream cheese filling, Ohio dessert