Description
Indulge in the delightful Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake, a dessert that brings together the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make poke cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks, and is sure to impress your guests. The moist yellow cake serves as a delectable base, infused with peanut butter and topped with luscious chocolate ganache and creamy frosting, making every bite a sweet experience. Not only is it simple to prepare using a box cake mix, but it also offers customizable toppings to suit your taste. With 20 servings, this cake is ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a comforting treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Chopped Reese's peanut butter cups (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, peanut butter, and oil; mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before poking holes across the top with a toothpick.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling, pour over chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle warm ganache over the cooled cake so it soaks into the holes.
- For the frosting, blend cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, and softened butter until smooth; spread over the cake.
- Garnish with chopped Reese's cups and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg