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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a rich, gooey dessert that blends deep chocolate flavors with creamy peanut butter. Featuring a moist chocolate cake base infused with chocolate pudding, topped with a fluffy peanut butter layer and finished with whipped topping, this crowd-pleasing treat offers an indulgent taste and irresistible texture suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (use gluten-free if desired)
  • Eggs as per cake mix instructions
  • Oil or melted butter as per cake mix instructions
  • Water or milk as per cake mix instructions

Chocolate Pudding Filling

  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (gluten-free)
  • 2 cups cold milk

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp softened butter or cream cheese

Final Topping

  • 1 container whipped topping or light frosting (dairy-free or vegan options optional)

Optional Garnishes

  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chopped roasted peanuts
  • Drizzle of melted peanut butter
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter: Mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil or butter, and water or milk. Pour evenly into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Poke the cake: Once slightly cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or wooden spatula to poke holes about one inch apart all over the cake surface to allow the filling to seep in.
  3. Mix the pudding filling: Whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Pour or spread evenly over the poked cake, filling all the holes with rich chocolate pudding.
  4. Add the peanut butter layer: Whip creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar and softened butter or cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Spread this peanut butter frosting evenly over the pudding layer.
  5. Top with whipped frosting: Spread a generous layer of whipped topping or your favorite light frosting over the peanut butter layer. Chill the cake for several hours to let all layers set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and lighter cake texture.
  • Chilling the cake thoroughly helps pudding and peanut butter layers set perfectly.
  • Space pokes evenly to ensure filling distributes uniformly throughout the cake.
  • Choose creamy peanut butter for easy mixing, or crunchy if you prefer texture.
  • Refrigerate uncovered initially to avoid condensation before covering tightly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: chocolate peanut butter cake, poke cake, gluten free dessert, peanut butter cake, instant pudding cake, easy chocolate cake

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