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Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter filling, and easy peanut butter frosting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee , you can substitute boiling water
Filling:
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

Chocolate Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer on low speed mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla then add it to the stand mixer on low then medium speed until just combined and finally add in the hot coffee carefully and stir it in by hand until just combined (do not turn on the mixer, it may splash on you).
  4. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Filling:
  1. Add peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds until warm.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until creamy.
  3. Using a fork, poke cake all over then pour the peanut butter mixture over the top.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Peanut Butter Frosting:
  1. To your stand mixer add the butter and peanut butter and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until fully combined.
  2. Lower the speed to low add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, alternating with 2 tablespoons of milk (starting and ending with sugar) until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 560kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin A 446IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560

% Daily Value*

Calories 560kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin A 446IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.