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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
Emily

Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

A rich, indulgent dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter layers, sweet filling, and fluffy whipped topping — perfect for peanut butter lovers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (425 g) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup (125 ml) creamy peanut butter, melted
  • 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)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon or skewer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. 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, then stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix until smooth and pour into the prepared dish. Bake as instructed, typically 30–35 minutes.
  2. Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer, poke holes evenly over the surface — about 1 inch apart.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and melted peanut butter until smooth and pourable. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, letting it fill all the holes. Let the cake absorb the filling completely.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend and the filling firm up slightly.
  5. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake using a spatula. Make sure it covers the surface completely for a smooth layer.
  6. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups for extra flavor and crunch. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra peanut butter flavor, drizzle melted peanut butter over the whipped topping before serving. You can use any chocolate cake mix — Devil’s Food, Fudge, or German Chocolate all work great. Best served chilled for a creamy, refreshing texture.