This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is unbelievably moist, rich, and loaded with creamy peanut butter in every bite… a dream dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers 😍🍫🥜🔥

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Topping

  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup chocolate syrup
  • ½ cup peanut butter chips or chopped peanut butter cups

Optional Garnish

  • Crushed peanuts
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Mix the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour into the prepared dish.
  5. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

2. Poke the Cake

  1. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.

3. Make the Filling

  1. Microwave the peanut butter for 20–30 seconds until slightly softened.
  2. Mix with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Pour evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.

4. Chill

  1. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the filling soak in.

5. Add the Topping

  1. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  2. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  3. Sprinkle with peanut butter chips or chopped peanut butter cups.

6. Serve

  1. Slice and serve chilled.

Tips

  • Chill overnight for even better flavor.
  • Use dark chocolate cake mix for a richer taste.
  • Add chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups between the filling and topping.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Bake Time

30 minutes

Chill Time

1 hour

Total Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Servings

12–15 servings

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

  • Calories: 420–520 kcal
  • Protein: 7–10 g
  • Fat: 22–30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45–55 g
  • Fiber: 2–3 g
  • Sugar: 30–40 g

Conclusion

Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is the perfect combination of moist chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. It’s an easy dessert that always impresses.

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