Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a moist, self-saucing dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boxed chocolate cake mix (devil's food or dark chocolate variety)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy peanut butter)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk alternative)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or baking chocolate (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare your chocolate cake mix according to the package directions, or follow your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
- Poke Away!: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake, aiming for holes that are about 1-inch apart and going almost all the way to the bottom.
- Pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk: Evenly pour the can of sweetened condensed milk over the entire surface of the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes. Let the cake sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the heavy cream a tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the sweetened condensed milk has fully absorbed and the cake is cool, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top.
- Add the Chocolate Topping (Optional but Recommended!): Melt chocolate chips with a bit of heavy cream to make a quick ganache or simply melt chocolate chips in the microwave. Drizzle this melted chocolate over the peanut butter frosting.
- Chill Time is Crucial: Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure the holes in the cake are deep enough for the sweetened condensed milk to soak through. Chill the cake for at least 4 hours for optimal flavor and texture. You can use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version.