Description

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk for a moist, flavorful dessert. The cake is baked, then poked to allow a delicious peanut butter mixture to soak in, topped with whipped cream and finished with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

1 box (425 g) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
1 cup (250 ml) creamy peanut butter

Filling

1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
0.5 cup (125 ml) creamy peanut butter, melted

Topping

1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
0.5 cup (50 g) mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
0.5 cup (75 g) chopped Reese’s or peanut butter cups (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the cake batter: Preheat your oven according to the directions on the cake mix box. Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until the batter is smooth, then pour it into the prepared baking dish.
Bake the cake: Bake according to the package instructions, typically for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Poke the cake: Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes evenly across the cake surface about 1 inch apart to allow the filling to soak in.
Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the melted peanut butter until smooth and pourable. Slowly pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes.
Refrigerate the cake: Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the filling to firm up slightly.
Add the topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake using a spatula, covering the entire surface for a smooth layer.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups for added flavor and texture. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the cake is fully cooled before poking and adding the filling.
The optional chocolate chips and peanut butter cups add extra texture but can be omitted for a simpler version.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
Use room temperature peanut butter to make stirring easier and to achieve a smooth batter and filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate peanut butter cake, poke cake, easy dessert, chocolate cake, peanut butter dessert, party cake