Description
This moist chocolate peanut butter poke cake is a rich and indulgent dessert made with boxed cake mix, creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and topped with a fluffy peanut butter whipped cream. It’s easy to make and perfect for any celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15–16 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as per box)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (microwaved for pourable consistency)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup slightly melted peanut butter (for folding into whipped cream)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups (optional)
- Extra chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions and prepare the cake batter.
- Bake the cake in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake.
- Warm the peanut butter until pourable and pour over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top, followed by chocolate syrup.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in the melted peanut butter for a marbled topping.
- Spread the topping over the chilled cake and garnish with peanut butter cups and chocolate drizzle.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use creamy, no-stir peanut butter for the best texture.
- Don’t skip chilling—the flavors soak in and enhance the texture.
- You can substitute sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add chocolate chips or ganache for an extra chocolate boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking + Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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