Description
This delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake combines rich, moist chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. The cake is poked to allow the peanut butter and milk mixture to seep in, creating a decadent and flavorful dessert topped with whipped topping and chocolate chips for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the instructions on the chocolate cake mix box to prepare the cake batter. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake according to package directions until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Poke: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar utensil to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. This allows the filling to soak in deeply.
- Mix Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, combine melted peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and well mixed.
- Add Filling to Cake: Pour the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly over the poked cake, letting it seep into the holes and throughout the cake.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and fully absorb.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle: Mix the melted peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth to create a drizzle consistency.
- Add Toppings: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the whipped topping and sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top if desired.
- Serve: Cut into 12 servings and enjoy your rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cake is slightly cooled before poking to avoid crumbling.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter to reduce sugar content.
- Use a fine-tipped utensil handle for smaller holes if you want the filling to distribute more evenly.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until serving to maintain the whipped topping’s texture.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped peanuts or drizzle of chocolate syrup for added texture.
