Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. A rich, moist chocolate cake is filled with creamy peanut butter, then topped with a silky chocolate ganache and your favorite garnishes. Perfect for celebrations or casual get-togethers, each bite offers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- Optional: 1 tsp espresso powder
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Garnish:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips or chocolate chips
- Optional: crushed cookies or mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box. Add espresso powder if using.
- Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the cake, spreading evenly so it seeps into the holes. Let cool completely.
- Heat the cream until just simmering and pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache over the cake and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1–2 hours before serving.