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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake You’ll Love

A delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Feel free to use a homemade recipe for extra love.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended for depth.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy peanut butter is best for a smooth filling.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Essential for the irresistible filling.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use any milk or non-dairy alternative.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Key to achieving perfect topping texture.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Stabilizes the whipped cream while adding sweetness.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Reese’s Cups Adds a delightful chocolate-peanut butter crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peanuts Optional, but a delicious addition.
For the Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate Mix with peanut butter for a drizzle.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Peanut Butter A gorgeous finishing touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with the required ingredients as per the package instructions. Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  2. Pour the prepared batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  3. While the cake cools, prepare the filling by whisking together peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk until smooth.
  4. Poke holes evenly across the surface of the warm cake with a wooden spoon to allow the filling to absorb.
  5. Slowly pour the creamy peanut butter mixture over the top of the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  6. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in remaining peanut butter for a smooth whipped topping.
  7. Spread the creamy peanut butter topping over the cooled cake, covering it entirely. Top with chopped Reese’s cups and crushed peanuts.
  8. Melt chocolate and peanut butter together, drizzle over the topped cake, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix. Allowing the cake to chill enhances the flavors and improves the topping texture.

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