Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake that blends rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter in a delightful dessert experience. Indulgent layers promise pure bliss with each heavenly spoonful, inviting you to savor every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box (425 g / 15 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- Eggs (as per box instructions)
- Oil (as per box instructions)
- Water (as per box instructions)
Peanut Butter Components:
- 1 cup (250 ml / 8.5 fluid ounces) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 fluid ounces) creamy peanut butter, melted
Filling and Topping:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 ounces / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.75 ounces) mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- ½ cup (75 g / 2.6 ounces) chopped Reeses or peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Mix the chocolate cake batter according to package guidelines and pour into a rectangular baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then allow to rest for approximately 10 minutes.
- While the cake is still warm, create consistent holes across the entire surface using a wooden spoon handle or thick drinking straw. Ensure the holes are evenly distributed to allow maximum flavor absorption.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, unified liquid. Gradually pour the blend over the warm cake, carefully ensuring the liquid penetrates each prepared hole.
- Let the cake rest and cool completely at room temperature, allowing the peanut butter and condensed milk to fully saturate the interior of the dessert.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously spread whipped topping across the entire surface, creating a uniform layer that covers all previous additions.
- Embellish the cake’s top with a delightful sprinkle of miniature chocolate chips and chopped Reeses peanut butter cups, creating an appealing and tempting visual presentation.
- Refrigerate the decorated cake for a minimum of one hour to solidify the layers and enhance the overall flavor profile. Slice and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Check cake mix consistency carefully to ensure a moist, rich chocolate base that doesn’t dry out during baking.
- Warm cake helps peanut butter mixture absorb better, creating deeper flavor penetration and more decadent texture.
- Consider using a squeeze bottle for precise peanut butter and condensed milk filling to distribute evenly into cake holes.
- Swap regular peanut butter with natural or sugar-free versions for healthier dietary modifications without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg