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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that features a moist chocolate cake infused with a creamy peanut butter filling. It's perfect for parties or family gatherings, and it’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • multiple mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer optional
  • 1 toothpick or skewer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream
  • to taste chocolate shavings or candies for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing gently. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes in the pan.
  • Using a toothpick or skewer, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
  • In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread this over the cake to cover the peanut butter layer.
  • Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or candies.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance; it actually tastes better after chilling overnight.
For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate syrup over the whipped cream layer before serving.