Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter and a luscious chocolate ganache. It’s an easy cake recipe that is perfect for parties or family gatherings.

The poke cake method allows the chocolate and peanut butter flavors to seep into the cake, creating a moist and flavorful treat that everyone will love.

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

This cake features a moist chocolate cake base, poked with holes and filled with a creamy peanut butter mixture, then topped with a rich chocolate ganache. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Poke the Cake: Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
Prepare the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Top the Cake: Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, spreading it evenly. Let the cake cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Serve: Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!