Snickers Swiss Roll with Salted Caramel and Chocolate

Over the past year, I’ve made more caramel desserts than I can count, and I can officially say I’m completely obsessed with caramel. I blame my friends, who keep sending me photos of irresistible caramel treats almost every day and somehow always convince me to make “just one more”. 😆

I’ve tested plenty of recipes, but not all of them made it to the blog. Some disappeared so quickly that I didn’t even have time to take pictures before they were gone!

I first came across this Snickers Swiss Roll on Instagram, and it was love at first sight. I could already picture the combination of a soft chocolate sponge, fluffy cream cheese filling, rich salted caramel, crunchy peanuts, and a smooth chocolate glaze. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to head to the kitchen and make it myself. 👩‍🍳

After the very first slice, I had only one thought: next time, I’m adding even more salted caramel. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing. This chocolate Swiss roll has everything I love in a dessert: a light and flexible chocolate sponge, creamy filling, a generous layer of salted caramel with roasted peanuts, and a rich chocolate glaze. If you’re a fan of Snickers bars, I’m pretty sure this recipe will become one of your favorites too.

Why You’ll Love This Snickers Swiss Roll

The perfect balance of sweet and salty: Every bite combines rich salted caramel, creamy cream cheese filling, crunchy roasted peanuts, and a smooth chocolate glaze for that classic Snickers-inspired flavor everyone loves.
A soft, flexible chocolate sponge: The chocolate sponge is light, fluffy, and easy to roll without cracking when you follow the recipe. The result is a beautiful Swiss roll with neat, clean slices every time.
Homemade salted caramel: Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this homemade salted caramel is rich, silky, and far more flavorful than anything you can buy at the store.
Perfect for special occasions: Finished with a glossy chocolate glaze and crunchy peanuts, this Snickers Swiss Roll looks just as impressive as it tastes. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays, birthdays, family gatherings, or anytime you want to treat your guests to something special.

Coating the Snickers Swiss Roll with Chocolate

Tips for the Perfect Chocolate Swiss Roll

Making a Swiss roll might seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually much easier than it looks. With a few simple tips, you’ll end up with a soft, beautiful cake roll that slices perfectly every time.

Roll the Sponge While It’s Still Warm – The secret to a crack-free Swiss roll is rolling the sponge as soon as it comes out of the oven. Turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel or a sheet of parchment paper lightly dusted with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, then gently roll it up and let it cool completely. This helps the sponge “remember” its shape, making it much easier to roll again once the filling has been added.
Make the Salted Caramel with Patience – Melt the sugar over low heat and don’t rush the process. There’s no need to stir constantly, simply swirl the saucepan occasionally until the sugar melts evenly. When adding the butter and heavy cream, make sure they’re at room temperature to prevent the caramel from seizing. Finally, stir in the roasted salted peanuts for that irresistible sweet-and-salty crunch that makes this Snickers Swiss Roll so delicious.
Assemble Only After Everything Has Cooled – Before assembling the cake, make sure both the chocolate sponge and the salted caramel have cooled completely. If either one is still warm, the cream cheese filling will soften too much, making the Swiss roll harder to roll and less stable when sliced.

How to Store Snickers Swiss Roll

This Snickers Swiss Roll tastes even better after a few hours in the refrigerator, once all the flavors have had time to come together. That’s why I love making it a day ahead, especially when we’re having friends or family over.

Store the Swiss roll in an airtight container or loosely covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.

For clean, bakery-style slices, use a large sharp knife dipped in hot water and wipe it clean between each cut. This will give you neat slices with beautifully defined layers.

You’ll find the full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions in the recipe card below. If you love the classic combination of chocolate, salted caramel, and peanuts, I’m sure this Snickers Swiss Roll will become one of your favorite desserts.

More Swiss Roll Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out these homemade Swiss rolls too. Each one has its own twist, but they’re all just as fun to make and share.

White Chocolate Ganache Swiss Roll with Mango and Tonka

Snickers Swiss Roll with Salted Caramel and Chocolate

Recipe by Loredana Arion

Servings

slices

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories per slice

500

kcal

Resting time

hours

A rich chocolate Swiss roll inspired by the classic Snickers bar, filled with creamy cream cheese frosting, homemade salted caramel, and crunchy roasted peanuts. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or whenever you’re craving an indulgent homemade dessert.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge
5 large eggs
90 g all-purpose flour
30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
100 g granulated sugar
30 ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for rolling)
For the Salted Caramel
250 g granulated sugar
200 ml heavy cream
120 g unsalted butter
150 g roasted salted peanuts
For the Cream Cheese Filling
300 g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
50 g vanilla powdered sugar
150 ml sweetened non-dairy whipping cream*
For the Chocolate Glaze
200 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
40 ml coconut oil
100 g roasted peanuts, chopped
*If sweetened non-dairy whipping cream isn’t available, you can substitute it with heavy whipping cream sweetened with powdered sugar.

Directions

Make the Chocolate Sponge
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Lightly beat the egg yolks and gently fold them into the egg whites. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, then sift in the flour and cocoa powder.
Using a spatula, gently fold the batter with upward motions until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to keep as much air in the batter as possible for a light, fluffy sponge.
Pour the batter into a parchment-lined baking tray and spread it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes.
Once baked, let the sponge rest in the pan for 2 minutes, then dust the surface with powdered sugar. Carefully transfer it, together with the parchment paper, onto a clean kitchen towel and roll it up while it’s still warm. You can roll it from either the long or the short side – I rolled mine from the long side. Leave it rolled until completely cooled.
Make the Salted Caramel
Place the sugar in a saucepan over low heat and allow it to melt slowly, taking care not to burn it.
Add the butter and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then stir in the roasted salted peanuts. Set aside and let the caramel cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
Place all the filling ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until smooth, thick, and creamy.
Make the Chocolate Glaze
Melt the chocolate together with the coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped roasted peanuts.
Assemble the Swiss Roll
Before assembling, make sure all the components have cooled completely.
Carefully unroll the chocolate sponge and spread the salted caramel evenly over the surface. Top with the cream cheese filling, then roll the cake back up as tightly as possible.
Wrap the Swiss roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Before serving, pour the chocolate glaze over the chilled Swiss roll and let it sit for a few minutes until the glaze begins to set.