Simple and Speedy Chocolate Cake Peanut Butter Cup Skewers
These peanut butter cup skewers are the ultimate shortcut when you need dessert fast. No baking. No drama. Just sweet, chewy treats on a stick that people love to eat.
Desserts on a stick are always a hit, but these take it up a notch with chocolate cake cubes, fluffy marshmallows, and miniature peanut butter cups drizzled in warm peanut butter. The peanut butter chocolate flavor combo never misses, and this one is ready in minutes. This post contains affiliate links.
A Love for Dessert Kabobs and Peanut Butter
Peanut butter cups were basically currency in my house growing up. Trade one for a sticker, trade two for your sibling’s silence. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with desserts on a stick like these berry cheesecake dessert kabobs, so adding peanut butter cups to the mix felt right. I can’t ever get enough of the peanut butter chocolate flavor combo.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
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Just simple ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Thread a marshmallow onto a bamboo skewer, followed by a chocolate cake cube and a peanut butter cup. Keep the pieces similar in size so they stack well.
Step 2
Microwave creamy peanut butter in a bowl for about 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and pourable.
Step 3
Transfer the melted peanut butter into a resealable sandwich bag. Snip a small corner and drizzle it across the skewers.
Step 4
Let the skewers sit so the drizzle sets. Serve right away or loosely cover until you’re ready.
Similar Recipes
If you’re into handheld party desserts you’ll love donut hole dessert kabobs and mini fairy cakes. Want more peanut butter chocolate? Check out the chocolate peanut butter slow cooker cake for an easy warm treat or the peanut butter cup cookie dough dip for dipping fun.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Swap chocolate cake with brownie bites for extra fudgy skewers
- Replace marshmallows with sliced bananas or strawberries
- Use cookie butter or chocolate syrup for another interesting flavor twist
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Store the completed skewers at room temperature loosely covered with plastic wrap. They are best served the same day but can hold up for about 12 to 24 hours if kept away from heat or moisture. Do not refrigerate or the marshmallows may get hard.
Tips & Tricks
- Use store-bought chocolate cake for less mess and better structure
- Choose smooth peanut butter for cleaner drizzle lines
- Stick with short skewers to avoid awkward long sticks
- Let the peanut butter cool slightly before drizzling for better control
FAQs
Peanut Butter Cup Skewers
Equipment
- Resealable Sandwich Bags
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Ingredients
- 2 cup chocolate cake cooked, cooled, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 12 Reese's miniature peanut butter cups unwrapped
- 12 large marshmallows
- 1 tbsp peanut butter creamy, melted
Instructions
- Thread onto each 4-inch bamboo skewer one marshmallow, one chocolate cake cube, and one peanut butter cup. Repeat with remaining skewers.2 cup chocolate cake, 12 large marshmallows, 12 Reese's miniature peanut butter cups
- Warm peanut butter in microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds until runny. Stir until smooth.1 tbsp peanut butter
- Spoon peanut butter into resealable bag, snip off corner to drizzle peanut butter across skewers. Allow skewers to set a few minutes.
- Serve immediately or loosely cover at room temperature until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use store-bought fully cooled chocolate cake to avoid crumbling.
- Short bamboo skewers (4-inch length) work best.
- Swap marshmallows or cake cubes with bananas or brownies for extra variety.
Nutrition
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Desserts
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