Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this luscious Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. A moist chocolate cake is filled with a creamy peanut butter mixture, topped with whipped topping, and finished with a drizzle of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanuts. This easy-to-make dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (divided)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Topping:
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Follow the package instructions to make the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: Heat 3/4 cup of peanut butter in the microwave until slightly melted. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth, then pour over the cake.
- Add Toppings: Spread whipped topping over the cake. Drizzle the remaining peanut butter on top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanuts. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, use crunchy peanut butter in the filling.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and kept chilled until ready to serve.
- For a richer topping, replace whipped topping with chocolate or peanut butter buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg