Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake is a deliciously indulgent dessert that combines chocolate cake, peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this treat is sure to impress any crowd with its perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix plus ingredients needed to prepare the cake
- 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter divided
- 16 oz chocolate frosting
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- 25 mini Peanut Butter Cups unwrapped and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the cake according to the package instructions, using a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes, then use the round end of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake about 1/2 to 1 inch apart.
- Place the pudding mix in a medium bowl, then add the cold milk.
- Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes, or until the pudding mix is fully dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup of peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, making sure to fill the holes as much as possible.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate frosting in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pourable. Drizzle the frosting over the cake and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of peanut butter and the whipped topping. Spread this mixture evenly over the cake and top with the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. Store it covered in the refrigerator.