Come to the dark side for this Reese’s Peanut Butter Devil’s Food Chocolate Poke Cake! Whooooooaaaa!
Can you believe Halloween is around the corner? That is the inspiration for this devilish layered treat! NO tricking here, this is a real sweet treat and a half! You want some?
Starting from the top, there’s a layer of loaded with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache drizzles, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Then there’s a layer of Peanut Butter-Vanilla Pudding
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!)
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!) <3
This delightfully, delicious 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!
Reese's Peanut Butter Devil's Food Chocolate Poke Cake
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 1/2 C Milk
- 3 T C creamy Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Layer
- 1/4 C creamy Peanut butter
- 1 1/2 C Heavy whipped cream
- 1/4 C Powdered sugar
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 C creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the candy toppings
- 1/2 to 1 cup each White Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups rough chop
- 1/2 to 1 cup each Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups rough chop
- 1/4 to 1/2 C 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 1/2 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’e Pieces on top.
- Keep any leftover cake refrigerated
Notes
You can substitute Hot Fudge Sauce for ganache. (Heat up 15-30 seconds if needed, to drizzle)
Did you know that at one time trick-or-treating was stopped? It’s true. During World War II children were not allowed to trick or treat because there was a sugar shortage.”
― Linda Bozzo, Kooky Halloween Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone
Joanne says
September 16, 2016 at 2:51 amI love all the peanut butter in this cake, and of course, the chopped Reese’s cups!
ChocolaTess says
September 16, 2016 at 11:54 amOMG! I know what you mean Joanne! Thank you!!
Sarah says
September 26, 2016 at 10:55 amYou 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 amThe dark side is good right? 🙂 Muhahahaha! 🙂 Thank you Sarah!!
Karly says
September 26, 2016 at 1:59 pmDeath 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 pmThank you Kary!! It’s definitely a Halloween yum! 🙂
SHARon says
June 12, 2017 at 9:40 amLooks so good. Would love to make it.
ChocolaTess says
June 12, 2017 at 10:11 amThank you!! You should Sharon! I hope you do!! 🙂