Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
Indulge in a slice of our Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake, a dessert that perfectly harmonizes rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors. This delightful treat features a moist cake infused with melted peanut butter, creating a deliciously gooey texture throughout. Topped with a fluffy peanut butter frosting and adorned with crunchy candy pieces, this cake is an irresistible addition to any celebration or simply as a sweet reward after a long day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 2 cups melted peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped candy (like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9"x13" pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- Prepare the cake batter according to package instructions and pour it into the pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using the back of a wooden spoon. Pour melted peanut butter over the cake, ensuring it fills all holes.
- For frosting, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; adjust consistency with heavy cream if needed.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cake and top with chopped candy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 90g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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