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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a decadent and moist dessert where rich chocolate cake meets creamy peanut butter goodness. After baking, the cake is poked to allow a luscious peanut butter filling to soak in, creating a gooey and flavorful treat that melts in your mouth.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
  • Optional: chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box in a 9×13-inch pan. Let the cake cool completely.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer, poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart.
  3. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cake, pressing gently into the holes so it seeps down.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread whipped cream over the peanut butter layer, smoothing evenly.
  7. Garnish with chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if desired.
  8. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.

Notes

  • Add a drizzle of melted chocolate or peanut butter on top for extra flair.
  • Swap whipped cream for cream cheese frosting for a tangy contrast.
  • Sprinkle crushed pretzels or toffee bits for crunch.
  • Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.
  • Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge before serving.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for smooth filling; crunchy peanut butter adds texture.
  • Cover cake tightly with plastic wrap to keep moist.

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