If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the viral dot cake trend everywhere. The colorful frosting dots and cute individual servings are hard to miss. I saw so many that I had to try myself…. but wanted to do something a little different.

So, as an Ohio girl, I immediately had a different idea.

What if I took the viral dot cake and gave it a Buckeye-inspired flavor makeover? I mean who doesn’t love peanut butter an chocolate!!!

Instead of traditional frosting, I paired rich chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter buttercream made with Jif Natural peanut butter. Then I topped everything with red, white, and black sprinkles for a fun Ohio touch. Let me tell you… this frosting is AMAZING!!!! And this is coming from a girl that doesn’t usually love frosting.

The result is a dessert inspired by Ohio’s famous Buckeye candy, combining the classic chocolate and peanut butter flavor combination we all know and love.

I started with a simple boxed chocolate cake mix, which means you can put these together without spending hours in the kitchen. I layered the cake into 4-ounce mason jars, spread peanut butter buttercream dots across the top, and finished them with sprinkles.

They’re perfect for graduation parties, summer cookouts, football season, family gatherings, or anytime you need a dessert that’s as cute as it is delicious.

And while I used red, white, and black sprinkles for my Ohio Buckeye version, you can easily customize the colors for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, weddings, or your favorite team.

Why You’ll Love This Ohio Buckeye Dot Cake

• Starts with a boxed cake mix for easy prep
• Features the classic chocolate and peanut butter Buckeye flavor
• Served in adorable 4-ounce mason jars
• Perfect make-ahead party dessert
• Easy to customize for any occasion
• A fun Ohio twist on the viral dot cake trend

What You’ll Need

For the Cake

• 1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package directions

For the Peanut Butter Buttercream

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 2–4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Directions

Make the Buttercream (I use my Kitchen Aid Mixer)

1. Beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk.
4. Continue beating until light and fluffy, adding more milk as needed until the frosting is smooth and pipeable.

Assemble the Dot Cakes

1. Bake the chocolate cake according to package directions and allow it to cool completely.
2. Crumble the cake into small pieces.
3. Fill each 4-ounce mason jar with crumbled cake.
4. Transfer the peanut butter buttercream to a piping bag and pipe dots across the top of each jar.
5. Finish with red, white, and black sprinkles.

A Little Ohio Twist

Around here, chocolate and peanut butter just belong together. That’s why this Buckeye-inspired version felt like the perfect way to put an Ohio spin on the viral dot cake trend. It’s simple, fun, and always a crowd-pleaser.

If you’re looking for an easy dessert that combines a social media favorite with a little hometown flavor, this Ohio Buckeye Dot Cake is definitely worth making.