Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake. This delightful dessert features a moist yellow cake infused with creamy peanut butter and topped with rich chocolate ganache and velvety peanut butter frosting. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a cozy night in, this poke cake is easy to make and sure to impress. With each slice, you’ll enjoy an irresistible blend of flavors and textures that satisfy your sweet cravings. Plus, it’s adaptable—customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra special treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, creamy peanut butter, and vegetable oil; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the yellow cake mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the cake using a skewer.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream and stir in chocolate chips until smooth; pour over the cake.
- Beat together cream cheese and peanut butter; add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached, then frost the cake.
- Top with chopped Reese's peanut butter cups for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg