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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a delightful crowd-pleaser, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a moist cake perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use your favorite homemade chocolate cake for extra flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Use creamy or crunchy as desired.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Essential for creating the filling.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream For a fluffy whipped topping.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Reese’s Cups Chopped, for decoration.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peanuts Adds texture.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate For drizzling.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Melted, for drizzling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine chocolate cake mix with necessary ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Whisk together peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk until smooth.
  6. Poke holes in the cake with a wooden spoon handle, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  7. Pour the peanut butter filling over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread whipped topping over the cake and decorate with Reese’s Cups and crushed peanuts.
  10. Drizzle melted chocolate and peanut butter over the topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Consider making the cake a day in advance for blended flavors. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for longer storage.

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