This Italian Pasta Salad is always a hit with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, sweet peppers, olives and artichokes. A bit of everything bagel seasoning really adds a special touch to this potluck favorite.
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Healthy Oatmeal Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes
These Healthy Oatmeal Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes are made in a blender for an easy and flavorful breakfast. Leftovers make a great meal option for busy weekday mornings.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke cake is so easy to make with box cake mix, chocolate fudge, vanilla pudding and plenty of peanut butter cups. Bring it along to your next summer BBQ and watch it disappear.
I can’t believe Father’s Day is already this weekend. Summer will be over before we know it! Meanwhile, I’ll be adding any needed ingredients for this decadent cake to my grocery cart. It is always a hit!
If you are loving the poke cake trend, be sure to try this Caramel Apple or Red White and Blue Cake. There are just so many great flavor options you could try.
What is a Poke Cake?
A poke cake is simply made by poking holes in it after it has been baked. You can use the back of a wooded spoon, or a large straw for best results. Pouring your favorite flavors evenly in the holes allows you to customize the results. Remember, the more holes you poke equal more gooey goodness!
Needed Ingredients
- 1 Box of Chocolate Cake Mix – Devil’s Food or Chocolate Fudge are great options; prepare with ingredients per package directions
- 10 oz. Jar of Chocolate Fudge – I used this Sea Salt Dessert topping and it was amazing
- 3.4 oz. Box of Instant Vanilla Pudding – chocolate would be good as well
- 1 1/4 C. Peanut Butter – 3/4 C. for the pudding mixture and 1/2 C. for the cool whip mixture
- 2 C. Milk – skim milk or 2% work fine
- 8 oz. Container of Whipped topping – defrosted
- 1 C. Peanut Butter Cups candy – roughly chopped; miniature or full size will work
Making a Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions and allow to cool completely.
- Poke holes around every 1 inch using the back of a wooden spoon or a large plastic straw.
- Whisk together the pudding mix and milk.
- Add 3/4 C. of peanut butter to the pudding mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Heat the jar of chocolate fudge for around 30 seconds or until pourable.
- Pour the chocolate fudge evenly over the cake holes.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the holes and spread until evenly coated over the cake top.
- Whisk together the whipped topping and 1/2 C. of Peanut Butter.
- Evenly Spread over the top.
- Top with roughly chopped peanut butter cups.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Storing a Poke Cake
This cake should be stored covered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. For best results, let the poke cake set overnight to give the cake plenty of time to get firm. Eat the cake within 5 days to avoid it becoming overly wet. To freeze a poke cake, wrap several layers of plastic wrap around the cake and top with aluminum foil. It should keep for around 2 months.
Flavor Variations
Make this recipe even easier by only pouring chocolate fudge in the holes. Finish, by topping it with the cool whip and peanut butter mixture. A can a sweetened condensed milk can also be substituted for the pudding mixture. Add additional sauces and toppings of your choice before serving. Chocolate chips or toffee bits are other great topping options. Chocolate syrup and extra whipped cream make this recipe even more decadent.
More to Love
Here are a few of my favorite ways to do chocolate!
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- S’mores Pancakes
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- Vanilla Pudding Banana Bread
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- Banana Split Chocolate Bundt Cake
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Cobber
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- Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
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- Red White and Blue Jello Cake
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- Red White and Blue Jello Shots
Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
25 mins
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke cake is so easy to make with box cake mix, chocolate fudge, vanilla pudding and plenty of peanut butter cups.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 Box 1 Box of Chocolate Cake Mix - Devil's Food or Chocolate Fudge
- 10 Oz. Jar of Chocolate Fudge Topping
- 3.4 Oz. Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 1 1/4 C. Peanut Butter
- 2 C. 2% or Skim Milk
- 8 Oz. Container Whipped Topping
- 1 C. Peanut Butter Cup Candies; roughly chopped
Instructions
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Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions and allow to cool completely
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Poke holes around every 1 inch using the back of a wooden spoon or a large plastic straw.
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Whisk together the pudding mix and milk.
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Add 3/4 C. of peanut butter to the pudding mixture and whisk until smooth.
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Heat the jar of chocolate fudge for around 30 seconds or until pourable.
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Pour the chocolate fudge evenly over the cake holes.
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Pour the pudding mixture over the holes and spread until evenly coated over the cake top.
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Whisk together the whipped topping and 1/2 C. of Peanut Butter.
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Evenly Spread over the top of the cake.
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Top with roughly chopped peanut butter cups.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher
This Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher is perfect for entertaining guests throughout the winter. Fresh cranberries and a sugared rim complete this margarita with tequila, white cranberry juice, Malibu, fresh lime juice, orange juice and coconut milk.
This margarita is such a festive showpiece with fresh cranberries that stand out against the snowy white background of this cocktail. Make an impressive table display with evergreens and a string of LED lights. Be sure to add your favorite bottles of wine and mix-ins to make holiday cocktails and martinis for a complete holiday drink table. A Sugar Cookie Martini, Peppermint White Russian or Candy Cane Martini are a few of my favorite things.
Ingredients Needed for a Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher:
- Lime Juice – around 1/2 C. of fresh lime juice will require around 3 limes.
- Tequila – 1 1/2 C. of your favorite Blanco/Silver Tequila to keep the margarita a beautiful white color.
- Orange Liqueur – 3/4 C. of Triple Sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau. I prefer the taste of Cointreau for this margarita.
- Malibu – 3/4 C. of this Coconut flavored liqueur are used to give it extra flavor.
- White Cranberry Juice – 2 C. are needed for the festive cranberry flavor. Regular cranberry juice can be used if needed, but the drink will take on a pink color.
- Orange Juice – 1/2 C. of fresh or pure varieties for additional flavoring.
- Coconut Milk – 2 1/2 C. of unsweetened coconut milk. Don’t use the canned variety as it will be clumpy and unpleasant for a cocktail.
Garnishments:
- Fresh Cranberries – 1 C. of fresh cranberries get added to the pitcher for color and garnishment.
- Raw Sugar – around 2 tbsp. of raw sugar can used on the rim as an additional garnishment.
- Lime Slices – use a lime slice to rub over the rim of the cocktail glass to adhere the sugar.
Recommended Equipment:
- A glass pitcher with handles that holds around 90 oz. makes a perfect display piece for this festive cocktail. I use this one for margarita pitchers and sangrias.
- You will need a Citrus Squeezer such as this to make fresh lime juice for this recipe.
- A glass measuring cup makes it much easier to quickly add the needed recipe amounts.
Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher
Prep Time
5 mins
This Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher is perfect for entertaining guests throughout the winter. Fresh cranberries and a sugared rim complete this margarita with tequila, white cranberry juice, Malibu, fresh lime juice, orange juice and coconut milk.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 C. Fresh Lime Juice (around 3 limes)
- 3/4 C. Orange Liqueur
- 1 1/2 C. Tequila Blanco
- 3/4 C. Malibu Rum
- 2 C. White Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 C. Orange Juice
- 2 1/2 C. Coconut Milk (not canned)
Garnishments
- 1 slice lime
- 2 tbsp. coarse sugar
- 1 C. fresh cranberries
Instructions
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Prepare cocktail glasses by rubbing a fresh lime around the rim and dipping in a plate of sugar to coat.
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Add the fresh cranberries, lime juice, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, orange juice, tequila, Malibu and coconut milk to a glass pitcher (around 90 oz.).
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Lightly stir until mixed.
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Serve over ice in prepared low ball or margarita glasses.
More to Love
If you loved this Holiday Coconut Margarita Pitcher, be sure to check out some of my other festive cocktails and desserts. This Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry is always a favorite! This Holiday Sangria would make a great addition as well.
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- Candy Cane Martini
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- Snowflake Martini
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Sugar Cookie Martini
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- 5 Ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
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- Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry
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- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Fireball Apple Cider Float
This Fireball Apple Cider Float is the perfect amount of sweet with a little action from the Fireball and Peach Schnapps. A cinnamon sugar rim and caramel sauce top off this delightful fall cocktail.
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S’mores Pancakes
These S’mores Pancakes are pure breakfast bliss with Golden Grahams and chocolate chips in the batter. A generous topping of marshmallow cream, chocolate sauce, more cereal and chocolate chips makes these better than the campfire version.
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Air Fryer Caramel Apple Donuts
These Air Fryer Caramel Apple Donuts are super easy to make with refrigerator biscuits and apple pie filling. Bits of chopped caramel get added to the apples with a cinnamon sugar topping for the perfect fall breakfast.
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is the perfect way to kick off your favorite fall flavor. It tastes like the one from Starbucks and you can make your own cold brew or buy it already made for a quick and easy pumpkin fix.
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Bomb Pop Martini
This Bomb Pop Martini has layers of red, white and blue that make a perfect martini for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. The fun, patriotic appearance is achieved with Bacardi Limon with pineapple juice, Blue Curacao and Grenadine.
Finish off this fun cocktail with a Bomb Pop on top for a fun party drink. The layers become clearer as the martini sits for. Place jars with ice around the martinis with Bomb Pops as an alcohol-free option to enjoy at the same time.
I tried several different variations and found that this combination worked the best for creating layers without being overly sweet. A bit of pineapple juice balances out the acidic flavor of Bicardi Limon. The higher density of the Blue Curacao and Grenadine helps create the layered effect.
Needed Ingredients
- 3 Oz. Bacardi Limon – You can also substitute for Citrus flavored Vodka if you prefer.
- 1.5 Oz. Pineapple Juice – This gets shaken together with Bacardi and Ice for the white layer.
- 1.5 Oz. Blue Curacao – This created the blue layer and should be chilled before using for best results.
- .75 Oz. Grenadine – It’s vibrant red color is perfect for layering and should be chilled before use.
- 1 Bomb Pop (optional) – for garnishment on top of the martini glass
Needed Equipment
- You will need a martini glass that is at least 8 Oz. for this recipe. Here is one that you can order if needed.
- A cocktail Jigger such as this one is great to have on hand for measuring alcohol.
- A cocktail shaker is needed to chill the alcohol.
Instructions
- Add the Bacardi Limon and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker that is around 2/3 full of ice. Shake until chilled.
- Strain the pineapple juice mixture into a martini glass.
- Tilt the martini glass forward and slowly pour the Blue Curacao so that it is sliding down the glass into the mixture. Avoid pouring it directly into the liquid.
- Allow the mixture to settle.
- Tilt the martini glass forward and slowly pour around .75 Oz. of Grenadine down the glass. Avoid pouring it directly into the liquid.
- Add a toothpick to the top of a bomb pop and place it on top of the glass (optional).
More to Love
If you love this Bomb Pop Martini, be sure to check out my Red, White and Blue Jell-O Shots and Pina Coladas. The addition of a Strawberry Pie or Jell-O Cake make great additions to your patriotic menu.
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- Red White and Blue Jello Shots
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- Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
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- Red White and Blue Jello Cake
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- Red White and Blue Pina Colada
Bomb Pop Martini
Prep Time
3 mins
This Bomb Pop Martini has layers of red, white and blue that make a perfect martini for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. The fun, patriotic appearance is achieved with Bacardi Limon with pineapple juice, Blue Curacao and Grenadine.
Course:
Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 Oz. Bacardi Limon
- 1.5 Oz. Pineapple Juice
- 1.5 Oz. Blue Curacao
- .75 Oz. Grenadine
- 1 Bomb Pop (optional)
Instructions
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Add the Bacardi Limon and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker that is around 2/3 full of ice. Shake until chilled.
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Strain the pineapple juice mixture into an 8 oz. martini glass.
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Tilt the martini glass forward and slowly pour the Blue Curacao so that it is sliding down the glass into the mixture. Avoid pouring it directly into the liquid.
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Allow the mixture to settle.
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Tilt the martini glass forward and slowly pour around .75 Oz. of Grenadine down the glass. Avoid pouring it directly into the liquid.
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Add a toothpick to the top of a bomb pop and place it on top of the glass (optional).
Easter Peep Martini
These Easter Peep Martini has a sweet, marshmallow flavor that doesn’t overpower. The addition of your favorite pastel colors with a candy Peep garnishment and green sugar rim makes it perfect for spring celebrations.
This cocktail would be perfect for baby or wedding showers. Just eliminate the peep and add different colored sugared rims as desired. It is a perfectly, sweet dessert cocktail that has marshmallow flavors without the overpowering sweetness of an actual peep.
Marshmallow Infused Vodka
It is so simple to infuse your vodka and add a bit of color to it for easy preparation of this Easter Peep Martini. You can use a Mason Jar such as this one. I added around 1 C. of mini marshmallows and a few drops of food coloring to each jar with around 1 C. of Vodka. Let it sit overnight and you will have a nice infused, Marshmallow Vodka. Just ensure that you strain out the marshmallows before using.
You can also, purchase Marshmallow flavored vodka at a liquor or grocery store. I have used Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow vodka to make a S’mores Martini and loved the results.
Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
You can purchase Toasted Marshmallow Syrup or make your own. Here is my recipe for it. I have used different syrups by this brand that you could use to make your martini as well. Use any extra to flavor your coffee or lattes.
More to Love
If you love this Easter Peep Martini, be sure to check out my Cocktail Page for more bevvy inspiration. A refreshing, Fuzzy Navel Peach Sangria would perfectly accompany this cocktail for your upcoming brunch. Use this Toasted Marshmallow Syrup recipe to make this gorgeous drink.
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- Spicy Pineapple Margarita
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- Pineapple Orange Creamscicle Mimosas
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- Whipped Coffee Martini
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- Georgia Peach Martini
Easter Peep Martinis
Prep Time
2 mins
These Easter Peep Martinis have a sweet, marshmallow flavor that doesn't overpower. The addition of your favorite pastel colors with a candy Peep garnishment and green sugar rim makes these perfect for spring celebrations.
Course:
Cocktail
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 parts Marshmallow Infused Vodka
- 1/2 part Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
- 1 part Baileys
- 1 part Half & Half
- 1 cup ice
- 1 Marshmallow Peep
- 1/2 C. Coarse Sugar
- 2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring (optional)
- 1 slice lemon
Instructions
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Prepare the green sugar rim by mixing a couple of drops of gel food coloring with coarse sugar in a small bowl.
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Spread the sugar unto a small plate.
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Run a lemon around the rim of a martini glass or dip the rim in honey.
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Dip the rim in the green sugar mixture until coated.
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In a cocktail shaker; add the ice, marshmallow vodka, Baileys, marshmallow syrup and Half & Half. Add a drop or 2 of desired pastel food coloring if not using colored, infused vodka (see instructions above).
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Shake until chilled and combined.
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Pour into the prepared martini glass and top with a Marshmallow Peep.
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