Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter experience with this delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. A moist chocolate cake filled with a creamy peanut butter mixture, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate, this dessert is a must-try for all chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
For the Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake mix in a 9×13-inch pan according to the package directions. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Microwave the peanut butter until slightly runny, then whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks into the holes.
- Chill the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake. Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider using a homemade chocolate cake mix or chocolate fudge cake mix.
- You can substitute fresh whipped cream with Cool Whip for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
