Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box devil's food cake mix and ingredients listed on the package
02 - 1 homemade chocolate cake (optional, baked in a 9x13 inch pan)

→ Filling and Topping

03 - 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
05 - 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping
06 - Peanut butter cups, for garnish
07 - Additional peanut butter, for garnish
08 - Fudge topping, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Bake the devil's food cake mix according to the package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan, or bake a homemade chocolate cake in a 9x13 inch pan.
02 - While the cake is still hot, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface of the cake.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks into the holes. Allow the cake to cool.
04 - Stir together the whipped topping and remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter until well combined. Spread the mixture over the cooled cake.
05 - Top the cake with additional peanut butter, fudge topping, and peanut butter cups.
06 - Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.