Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this dreamy Reeses Poke Cake, blending rich peanut butter and chocolate in one irresistible dessert. Sweet layers and creamy textures will delight your senses, making each bite a blissful celebration of indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) chocolate cake mix
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (16 ounces/454 grams) chocolate frosting
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 20 Reeses miniature peanut butter cups (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate cake base following package instructions, allowing it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Using a wooden spoon handle, systematically puncture evenly spaced holes across the cake surface, maintaining a consistent 1-inch grid pattern.
- Create the peanut butter pudding mixture by vigorously whisking half & half with instant vanilla pudding mix for 1-2 minutes until thickened, then incorporate creamy peanut butter until fully integrated.
- Carefully pour the peanut butter pudding over the cake, ensuring complete penetration of each hole. Utilize a spoon to guide filling into tight spaces if needed.
- Refrigerate the cake for minimum 4 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and pudding to set thoroughly.
- Before serving, gently warm chocolate frosting in microwave for 30-40 seconds to achieve spreadable consistency. Distribute evenly across pudding layer.
- Microwave peanut butter for approximately 30 seconds until liquefied, then artfully drizzle in crisscross patterns over frosted surface.
- Garnish cake with roughly chopped Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups, creating a visually appealing and delectable final layer.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, evenly mixed cake batter that bakes perfectly without dry or dense spots.
- Create consistent holes by using the back of a wooden spoon or a chopstick, pressing gently to avoid tearing the cake’s delicate surface.
- Allow the cake to refrigerate for the full 4 hours to let the pudding completely soak into the cake, enhancing the overall flavor and texture.
- Swap ingredients for gluten-free cake mix, dairy-free pudding, and alternative peanut butter for those with dietary restrictions while maintaining the cake’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 455 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg