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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake Recipe

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4.9 from 86 reviews
  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a luscious and easy-to-make dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter filling. The cake is baked, poked with holes, then soaked with a sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter mixture for a moist and flavorful treat. Topped with whipped cream and optional mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups, this dessert is perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a decadent yet simple cake.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake:

  • 1 box (425 g) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) creamy peanut butter

Filling:

  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup (125 ml) creamy peanut butter, melted

Topping:

  • 1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
  • 0.5 cup (50 g) mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
  • 0.5 cup (75 g) chopped Reese’s or peanut butter cups (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the directions on the cake mix box. Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package and stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake as instructed, typically 30–35 minutes.
  2. Cool and Poke Holes: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes evenly over the cake’s surface roughly 1 inch apart. This will allow the filling to soak into the cake.
  3. Make and Add Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and melted peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Slowly pour this filling over the cake, making sure it seeps into all the holes. Allow the cake to absorb the filling fully.
  4. Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the filling to firm up slightly before adding the topping.
  5. Add Whipped Topping: Once chilled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake with a spatula to create a smooth, creamy layer.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups on top for added texture and flavor. Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
  • Ensure the cake has cooled slightly before poking holes to avoid breaking the cake.
  • Chilling the cake overnight enhances the flavors and moist texture.
  • Optional toppings like chocolate shavings or chopped nuts can be added for more texture and flavor variety.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate peanut butter poke cake, peanut butter cake, chocolate poke cake, easy dessert, creamy peanut butter cake, no-fuss cake, party dessert

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