Description
Chocolate Poke Cake with Peanut Butter is rich, moist, and filled with peanut butter flavor, then topped with chocolate whipped cream and peanut butter cups. Perfect for parties or family gatherings. Make it today and impress your crowd!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients on box)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups
1/4 cup hot fudge sauce (warmed)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the devil’s food cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake it in a 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: While the cake is baking, combine the sweetened condensed milk, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and melted. Set aside.
- Poke the Cake: When the cake is done and still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before topping.
- Make the Chocolate Whipped Cream: In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Beat on low to combine, then whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Frost and Decorate: Spread the chocolate whipped cream over the cooled cake. Top with chopped peanut butter cups and drizzle with warmed hot fudge sauce.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
Make the day before for best flavor and texture.
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and skip the peanut butter cups.
Cake stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Cool the cake fully before adding the whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American