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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake That Wow Your Guests

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake offers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Choose a pre-made mix for convenience.
  • 3 large Eggs Free-range eggs preferred.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy based on preference.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Use dairy-free version for vegan.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Nut milk can be used for dairy-free.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Higher fat content yields better whipped cream.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Reduce for less sweetness if desired.
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Chopped Reese’s Cups Can substitute with other chocolate candies.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peanuts Omit for nut-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, mixing until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk together peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk until smooth.
  5. Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  6. Pour the peanut butter filling over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  7. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Fold in peanut butter into the whipped cream until smooth.
  9. Spread the whipped peanut butter topping evenly over the cooled cake.
  10. Garnish with chopped Reese’s cups, crushed peanuts, and drizzle with melted chocolate.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors. It can easily be adapted to be gluten-free by using a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.

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