Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. Peanut butter is also at the top of my list. So why not combine the two? Thanks to this sponsored post by Kraft and Lunchbox, I have created this delicious Peanut Butter Poke Cake Brownies recipe found on the Walmart website. Since we made poke cake in the past, why not try poke brownies?
The kids are back in school, the holidays are coming up, and pre-season football games are already in full swing, so it’s time to start trying new dessert recipes. I chose to make the Peanut Butter Poke Cake Brownies because they sounded just heavenly. The recipe was among many other drool-worthy ones that I had to choose from. I cannot wait to try them, either!
Poke Cake Brownies
Peanut Butter Poke Cake Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 36.8 oz brownie mix 2 packages
- 6.8 oz vanilla instant pudding 2 packages
- 2 cups cold milk
- 3/4 cups peanut butter creamy, divided
- 2 cups whipped topping thawed, Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Make brownie batter per instructions on the box
- Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that you have coated with cooking spray
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with crumbs (don't overbake)
- Cool completely
- Make holes at the top of the brownies. The original recipe suggests 24 holes. I ended up with 14 I think. Just use a small spoon and space them out as well as you can.
- Reserve the removed pieces for topping
Topping
- Beat pudding mixes and milk in a medium bowl with a whisk for 2 minutes
- Add 2/3 cup peanut butter and mix well
- Stir in COOL WHIP
- After the brownie has totally cooled, spoon on the topping and spread.
- Top with the brownie pieces that you removed for the holes.
- Microwave the remaining peanut butter and drizzle on top.
Nutrition
These brownies are delicious and the topping is just dreamy. I might use it as frosting for other desserts as well. Peanut butter frosting will be good on many different desserts.
Kraft has created a page called Kraft Foods Cooking Up Good. There, you can find the recipe to these brownies, as well as watch technique videos from top food bloggers, learn new kitchen skills, unlock coupons, create collections of your favorite Kraft recipes, and even be entered for a chance to win prizes.
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More brownie recipes to try:
- Double chocolate marshmallow brownie recipe
- Gluten-free black bean brownies
- Gluten-free pistachio brownies
Have you ever had poke cake brownies? Do you like chocolate and peanut butter together?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Peanut butter and chocolate were totally meant to go together! That sounds beyond amazing.
Nolie says
OMG looks delicious. I think I just may have the ingredients already in the house.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Wow that looks delicious! I’ve never thought about pairing those for a cake.
Jenna Wood says
I knew I had to make this recipe when I saw it on instagram- I love a good poke cake, they are so quick to make and a sure crowd pleaser!
Janel says
That cake/brownie combo looks amazing!! I love chocolate and peanut butter together.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Oh wow, I can close my eyes and taste this recipe – YUM! My MIL makes something similar but with caramel and it’s so good!
Dawn says
That looks amazing! Peanut butter with brownies? Sweet!
Liz Mays says
This is a great recipe. It looks so yummy.
Stacey - Seattle Mom Blog says
I’ll have to make this this weekend. My husband would love this so much.
Amber Edwards says
now that is decadent! My mouth is watering. I want a bite right now. You did save me a piece right? I’m on my way over!
Stefany says
Oh wow. My mouth is watering. I want some of these NOW! I am going to get to the store and get what we need.
Pam says
I absolutely love Poke Cakes, and I love that they’re back “in style.” This one looks really good!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I am not even kidding you when I say I would eat the entire pan they look so good!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
This look so good and will be a great after dinner dessert. Brownies are always a welcome treat.
Angela S says
Those look delish! I wish I had one right now.
Lori Pace says
I am salivating just reading the instructions and looking at the pictures! YUM. I need to make these soon.
Lisa says
I love making poke cakes! This one includes my favorite food groups too. Chocolate and peanut butter. 😀
kristin says
Oh YUM!!! This recipe sounds so delicious and it looks great too!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I’m not the biggest fan of peanut butter however I do have peanut butter phases where I crave it out of the blue and I must agree with you wholeheartedly. Peanut butter MUST go with chocolate!
tammileetips says
Those brownies look absolutely amazing!! I love peanut butter and chocolate so those sound like the perfect brownies for me!!
mARINA says
Oh my goodness that looks delicious. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This recipe looks so yummy. I was going to make brownies this weekend i think i will try this instead. Thanks for sharing.
angele @shoeboxbegone says
man alive this looks good! does it ship well? send me your paypal email LOL> Thanks for sharing 😀
Anne says
Peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect combination. I love the idea of making a poke cake using them, sounds yummy.
Michal says
Pretty and so easy to make!
Kelly says
I have had coconut poke cake and it is so good. I cannot imagine how good this would be. Chocolate and peanut butter, oh yeah 🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh my goodness that looks scrumptious! Chocolate and peanut butter together, my favorite!
brett says
oh my. this looks amazing. i love peanut butter and chocolate together!
Heather Johnson says
Love…love…love peanut butter and chocolate together, these sound Amazing and will be making them!
LauraOinAK says
I haven’t made a poke cake. But, we’ll have to try this as all but one family member adores the combination of PB and chocolate.
M.Clark says
Yum!! This looks so delicious, I cannot wait to try it. I think my favorite way to eat peanut butter is with chocolate. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
carol s says
Think i will have hubby make me one for my birthday
tanya holland says
They look delicious. My teenage son would eat every last one.
Birdiebee says
What a yummy looking cake. All of my grandkids and family would just love this. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
CR Williams says
This looks so yummy it would be perfect for Thanksgiving!
April Farley says
Beautiful recipe! I can not wait to try it our on the family! I just know it will be a huge hit! Thank you for sharing this with your readers!
Stephanie says
I want to try this poke cake, but I have a question on the instructions. After poking holes in the cake do you pour the pudding over the brownie cake or mix the pudding with the peanut butter and cool whip? I thought the holes were so that something went into them?
Jennifer says
Hi Stephanie! Yes, I need to clear these instructions up. I mixed the pudding, peanut butter, and cool whip together. You pour it all over the brownie and it settles into the holes. Then just spread the rest like it’s a frosting. Hope that helps! 🙂