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Who doesn't love a PB&J Sandwich?! I could eat them all day! To hide my "addiction" from my husband, I just turned it into a cake ;)
So that's how I got the idea for my Peanut Butter & Jelly Poke Cake. For the bottom I made a normal yellow cake (I bake from scratch, you can use a cake mix if you want), the jelly layer is what it says - Jelly! I took a cup of sugar free jam, 45 seconds in the microwave and poured it over the cake. It's that simple. I cooked a peanut butter pudding and made some chocolate whipped cream and got of the most amazing results ever!
It tastes like a real PB&J sandwich, topped with chocolate whipped cream, that's definitely a cake they would have in paradise, I'm pretty sure! Try it yourself, maybe even for breakfast ;)

What you need

Cake Layer:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 stick butter (can be replaced with 1/2 cup applesauce)
1/2 cup fat free milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 eggs + 1 egg white (keep egg yolk for pudding)

PB&J Layer:
1 cup sugar free strawberry jam
1/2 cup fat free milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Whipping cream for topping (optional)
How you make it

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F
  • Line a 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl combine all cake ingredients and mix (with an electric mixer) until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes
  • Pour Batter into baking pan
  • Bake for 35 minutes
  • Let cake just cool for 2 minutes, then poke lots of holes with the end of a wooden spoon into it

  • Microwave the strawberry jam on high for about 45 seconds
  • Stir and pour over cake, making sure to fill the holes

  • In a medium saucepan combine milk, sugar, peanut butter, cornstarch and egg yolk
  • Bring to a boil (while stirring)
  • Boil until the mixture gets really thick, about 10 minutes (never stop stirring)
  • Let pudding cool down for 5 minutes, then spread gently over the cake
  • Place in fridge until completely cooled
  • Top with some whipped cream before serving (optional)
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09/30/2012 9:38am

Wow!!! This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Love seeing new faces. Have a blessed week & come back soon~

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10/01/2012 10:39am

What an amazing cake! Our family loves PB&J so I'm looking forward to making this. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :) I hope you'll stop by often and share some more!

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10/02/2012 12:14pm

Thank you!
I'll be there weekly from now on :)
You're a great host.

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10/02/2012 10:42am

Amazing cake! Looks sooooooooo tempting

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10/03/2012 4:03pm

So Creative! Thanks for sharing on My "munchin' on mondays" Link up. :) Enjoy the rest of your week...

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Very clever recipe. Pinning it!

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10/04/2012 4:44pm

This looks delicious!! I would love for you to share at my linky party Tasty Thursdays going on right now. Thanks, Nichi

http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/10/tasty-thursdays-11.html

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10/05/2012 6:50am

OMG THIS LOOKS DEEEELISH! I've been on the hunt for an interesting Poke-Cake recipe and this one looks like the winner :) Also, so glad to have come across your blog from FFF today, I love it... can't wait to read more :)

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10/05/2012 5:36pm

Thank you! I love your blog! I finally got the chance to look at it now and I HAVE to try some of your recipes!

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10/05/2012 7:20am

I love poke cakes, and what you have done with this one is truly amazing. Who would have thought peanut butter and jelly poke cake? YOU, of course. I'm pinning this recipe. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.

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10/05/2012 5:38pm

Thank you for the compliment, and a special thank you for pinning it! It always feels good to hear such nice words!

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10/05/2012 3:49pm

You had me at peanut butter! That is my kind of cake, it looks soo good! Thanks for sharing.

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10/05/2012 7:53pm

What a wonderful recipe! It looks scrumptious! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! I'm featuring you next week. Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one.

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10/06/2012 11:02am

Thank you so much! Of course I will grab the button next Friday!

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10/06/2012 11:16am

Your Peanut Butter & Jelly Poke Cake looks delicious, we will really enjoy a slice of this cake. Enjoy your weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

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10/07/2012 1:24pm

This cake will bring out the little kid in anyone. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.

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10/10/2012 1:14pm

Geez, I actually drooled reading this!! I think I just may need this in my life!! lol thanks for sharing :-)

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10/10/2012 2:39pm

Thank you!

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10/10/2012 2:03pm

Thank you so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. I loved this so much that it will be FEATURED this week. The party will be live tonight. So, come see your feature and link up again. Thanks, Nichi www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

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10/10/2012 2:35pm

Wow! Thank you so much!
Of course I will be there, and I already have a new exciting recipe to link up ;) I can't wait!

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