Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake Recipe
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake is a decadent chocolate dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter, then topped with rich hot fudge, fluffy whipped topping, and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for a heavenly combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes including cooling and chilling
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box: eggs, oil, water)
Filling and Toppings
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions using the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the cake according to the time and temperature recommended on the box, usually around 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let it cool briefly.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes all over the top of the warm cake so the filling can soak in evenly.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Soak the Cake: Pour the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly over the holes in the cake, allowing it to soak in thoroughly. Let the cake cool completely to allow the flavors to meld.
- Top the Cake: Spread the hot fudge sauce evenly over the cooled cake, then spread the whipped topping on top of the fudge layer for a creamy finish.
- Add Reese’s Pieces: Finally, sprinkle the chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the whipped topping to add texture and extra peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to let it set and enhance the flavors. Slice and enjoy this rich, indulgent dessert!
Notes
- Ensure the cake is warm when poked to allow the peanut butter filling to soak in deeply.
- You can substitute the boxed chocolate cake mix with a homemade chocolate cake recipe if preferred.
- For an even richer flavor, warm the hot fudge sauce slightly before spreading.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- If you want a thicker peanut butter layer, consider adding more peanut butter to the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
Keywords: Reese’s, Peanut Butter Cup, Poke Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert
