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    Home » Favorite Flavors & Ingredients » Peanut Butter

    Reese's Chocolate Poke Cake

    Published: Sep 13, 2016 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake
    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake
    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    Come to the dark side for this Reese's Chocolate Poke Cake!  Whooooooaaaa! You won't be able to resist our Reese's Pieces and Reese's Peanut butter cup poke cake creation!  Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers!!  

    If you love poke cakes, you have to try this Pumpkin Butter Pecan Poke Cake or this “Chocoholic” Hot Fudge Oreo Chocolate Poke Cake and for a wonderful collection of them, these 25 Dreamy Pudding Poke Cakes You Shouldn’t Live Without! (EVER!) 

    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    What's in Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake with Reese's Pieces & Cups?

    Starting from the top, there's a layer of loaded with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache drizzles, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces, then a layer of Fluffy Peanut Butter cream.

    Then there's a layer of Peanut Butter-Vanilla Pudding, poked and filled into the deep pockets of a layer of dark, rich Devil's food chocolate cake.  

    Maybe it's called Devil's Food Cake because people are dying to devour it because it's so sinfully good?  Sounds reasonable, don't you think so too? (like we're looking for excuses?  NoooOOOOooo!)

    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    Ingredients You Need  

    • 1 box Devil's Food Chocolate cake baked in a 9x13 pan prepare according to directions on box

    Peanut Butter - Vanilla Pudding

    • vanilla instant pudding
    • milk
    • peanut butter

    Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Layer

    • peanut butter
    • heavy whipping cream
    • powdered sugar

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • peanut butter
    • heavy cream

    For the Candy Toppings

    • White Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, rough chop
    • Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, rough chop
    • Reese’s Pieces

    How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake with Reese's

    1. Prepare and bake cake according to the instructions and ingredients listed on the box for a 9x13 pan size and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    2. While the cake is still warm, take the end of a wooden spoon and poke lots of holes all over the top of your cake and allow to cool for another 20 minutes.

    Peanut Butter - Vanilla Pudding

    1. Prepare the pudding by combining the vanilla pudding, milk and peanut butter together and whisk until the pudding is dissolved.
    2. Pour pudding over top of cake, filling the holes.
    3. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes until the pudding is firm.

    Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Layer

    1. While the pudding is firming, combine peanut butter and a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream and beat on medium speed until peanut butter is a smooth consistency.
    2. Add remaining heavy whipping cream and beat on medium-high speed.
    3. Slowly added powdered sugar and beat until still peaks form.
    4. Spread over cooled cake.
    5. Add chopped white chocolate and chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter cups to top evenly.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    1. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave for up to 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
    2. Whisk in the heavy cream until it's shiny and creamy.
    3. Scoop into a pastry bag or ziplock bag with tip snipped and drizzle on top of frosting and pb cups.
    4. Put in fridge overnight.
    5. Right before serving, sprinkle Reese’s Pieces on top.
    6. Keep any leftover cake refrigerated.

    Poke Cake Tips

    • Add Reese's Pieces before ready to serve, otherwise they will melt into the peanut butter fluff.
    • You can substitute Hot Fudge Sauce for ganache. (Heat up 15-30 seconds if needed, to drizzle).
    • Cake is best if made and stored overnight to serve the next day.

    Storing Poke Cake

    Store poke cake in fridge for up to 3 days tightly covered.

    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    Can you believe Halloween is around the corner?  Halloween is the inspiration for this devilish layered treat!  NO tricking here, this is a real sweet treat and a half!   

    You want some?  This delightfully, delicious Reese's poke cake will definitely satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings for sure!  (Oh...and it's kind of addicting!)

    Perfect for Halloween, fall and pretty much any ole time you get the craves! 

    More Yummy Desserts!

    • Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Blast Cookies
    • Death By Chocolate Bars
    • Strawberry Creme Passion Poke Cake! {True Luv}
    • Reese’s Cream Cheese Bars
    • Sinful Triple Chocolate Fudge Poke Cake

     

    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake

    Kim Lange
    From the top! Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache drizzles, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces, fluffy whipped peanut butter layer with peanut butter pudding poked into Devil's Food Cake!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Servings 20 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box Devil's Food Chocolate cake baked in a 9x13 pan prepare according to directions on box

    Peanut Butter - Vanilla Pudding

    • 1 large pkg instant Vanilla pudding
    • 2 ½ cups milk
    • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

    Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Layer

    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup heavy cream

    For the candy toppings

    • ½ to 1 cup White Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter cups roughly chopped
    • ½ to 1 cup to 1 cup each Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups roughly chopped
    • ¼ to ½ cup Reese’s Pieces

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare and bake cake according to the instructions and ingredients listed on the box for a 9x13 pan size and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    • While the cake is still warm, take the end of a wooden spoon and poke lots of holes all over the top of your cake and allow to cool for another 20 minutes.

    Peanut Butter - Vanilla Pudding

    • Prepare the pudding by combining the vanilla pudding, milk and peanut butter together and whisk until the pudding is dissolved.
    • Pour pudding over top of cake, filling the holes.
    • Refrigerate at least 10 minutes until the pudding is firm.

    Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Layer

    • While the pudding is firming, combine peanut butter and a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream and beat on medium speed until peanut butter is a smooth consistency.
    • Add remaining heavy whipping cream and beat on medium-high speed.
    • Slowly added powdered sugar and beat until still peaks form.
    • Spread over cooled cake.
    • Add chopped white chocolate and chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter cups to top evenly.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave for up to 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
    • Whisk in the heavy cream until it's shiny and creamy.
    • Scoop into a pastry bag or ziplock bag with tip snipped and drizzle on top of frosting and pb cups.
    • Put in fridge overnight.
    • Right before serving, sprinkle Reese’s Pieces on top.
    • Keep any leftover cake refrigerated for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Add Reese's Pieces before ready to serve, otherwise they will melt into the peanut butter fluff.
    You can substitute Hot Fudge Sauce for ganache. (Heat up 15-30 seconds if needed, to drizzle)
    Keyword birthday cake, cake, chocolate, peanut butter, peanut butter and chocolate, poke cake, pudding, reeses, Reeses pieces
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
    Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    Comments

    1. Carol says

      August 29, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Could this cake be made any in advance and refrigerated, (with out the Reese's pieces ofcourse). ?

      • ChocolaTess says

        August 29, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Sure you can! Hope you enjoy Carol!

    2. Gloria Mitchell says

      November 06, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      where recipe?

      • ChocolaTess says

        November 06, 2017 at 5:57 pm

        Gloria,
        Thanks for the heads up! There was a page break that never got taken out, so it wasn't showing up. It's there now, so thank you!

    3. SHARon says

      June 12, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Looks so good. Would love to make it.

      • ChocolaTess says

        June 12, 2017 at 10:11 am

        Thank you!! You should Sharon! I hope you do!! 🙂

    4. Karly says

      September 26, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Death by dessert. It's happening and I haven't even tasted this yet. Seriously, this looks INCREDIBLE-- cannot wait to make it for Halloween!

      • ChocolaTess says

        September 26, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        Thank you Kary!! It's definitely a Halloween yum! 🙂

    5. Sarah says

      September 26, 2016 at 10:55 am

      You had me at going to the dark side! Ive never had this one but now its a #goals

      • ChocolaTess says

        September 26, 2016 at 11:36 am

        The dark side is good right? 🙂 Muhahahaha! 🙂 Thank you Sarah!!

    6. Joanne says

      September 16, 2016 at 2:51 am

      I love all the peanut butter in this cake, and of course, the chopped Reese's cups!

      • ChocolaTess says

        September 16, 2016 at 11:54 am

        OMG! I know what you mean Joanne! Thank you!!

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