Ultimate 20-Minute Peanut Butter Poke Cake Recipe
A rich and gooey chocolate peanut butter poke cake that’s easy to make and perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, water per box)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, melted
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff (optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting layer)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/2 cup mini Reese’s or chopped peanut butter cups
- 1/4 cup peanut butter candies (like Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to box instructions.
- While still warm, poke holes all over the cake using a straw or wooden spoon handle.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk and melted peanut butter, then pour evenly over the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix whipped topping, marshmallow fluff (if using), and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce and caramel sauce over the frosting.
- Top with chopped mini Reese’s and peanut butter candies.
Notes
- Let the cake cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg