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A close-up slice of moist chocolate poke cake reveals the creamy peanut butter filling soaked into every layer. Topped with fluffy frosting and chopped Reese's.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake (The Ultimate Recipe)

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake features a moist chocolate cake soaked in a creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a light frosting and chopped peanut butter cups. An easy, decadent dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Milk
For the Topping
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip thawed
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Fudge Sauce
  • 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For poking holes

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Devil's food cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, and ingredients from the cake mix box. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool cake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the top of the warm cake.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until pourable.
  6. Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the warm cake, guiding it into the holes.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  8. Spread thawed Cool Whip over the chilled cake. Drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce and sprinkle with chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Serve cold.

Notes

Don't overbake the cake to ensure it stays moist and absorbs the filling well.
Allowing the cake to chill overnight yields the best flavor and texture.
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