Description
This delicious chocolate cake is infused with creamy peanut butter and topped with whipped topping and chocolate for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (425 g) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup (250 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 0 cup (125 ml) creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
- 0 cup (50 g) mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
- 0 cup (75 g) chopped Reese’s or peanut butter cups (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the directions on the cake mix box. Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed, then stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix until smooth and pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake as instructed, typically 30–35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer, poke holes evenly over the surface — about 1 inch apart.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and melted peanut butter until smooth and pourable. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, letting it fill all the holes. Let the cake absorb the filling completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend and the filling firm up slightly.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake using a spatula. Make sure it covers the surface completely for a smooth layer.
- Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups for extra flavor and crunch.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate cake mix.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg