Description

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Imagine a moist chocolate cake infused with a creamy, sweet peanut butter filling, topped with a light peanut butter Cool Whip and garnished with chocolate chips and Reese’s peanut butter cups. Every bite delivers rich, decadent flavor with a perfectly soft texture. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a party, or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this poke cake will impress everyone at the table.

The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, using a boxed cake mix as the base and a few pantry staples for the filling and topping. With minimal effort and a little chilling time, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• Chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on the box)
• For the Peanut Butter Filling:
• Peanut butter (creamy) 1 cup
• Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can) 1
• For the Topping:
• Cool Whip (thawed) 8 oz container
• Peanut butter (melted) 1/2 cup
• Mini chocolate chips 1/2 cup
• Reese’s peanut butter cups (chopped, optional for garnish) 1/2 cup

Preparation Method

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature on the cake mix box.
2. Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the box instructions.
4. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes.
7. Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle or straw.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup of peanut butter for 20-30 seconds until soft.
9. Mix the melted peanut butter with sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
10. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
11. In another bowl, melt 1/2 cup of peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
12. Fold the melted peanut butter into Cool Whip until fluffy.
13. Spread the peanut butter topping evenly over the cake.
14. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s cups on top.
15. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.
16. Slice into 12 portions and serve chilled.

Tips and Conclusion

For even more decadence, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel sauce over the top before serving. You can also use a fork instead of a wooden spoon handle to create smaller, evenly spaced holes for a more uniform peanut butter infusion.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a dessert dream come true. With its moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter filling, and light peanut butter frosting, it’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. The toppings of mini chocolate chips and Reese’s cups make it even more irresistible. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Don’t forget to check out more delicious dessert ideas on our site to keep the sweet inspiration flowing. Enjoy!