Oreo Poke Cake Recipe | Easy Cookies And Cream Cake

This Chocolate Oreo Poke Cake recipe is just what your family has been dreaming of! You’ll love this perfectly moist cookies and cream cake that is packed with pockets of creamy pudding and topped with crumbles of your favorite sandwich cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Perfect Poke Cake

• Super simple. This simple dessert is so easy, even the kids can help you make it with just a little bit of help.
• Packed with flavor. Layered with loads of flavor from the chocolate cake, Oreo pudding, and irresistible Oreo cookies.
• Family-favorite. Cake, cookies, pudding, and whipped topping—what else could any sweet tooth ask for?

Whether you’re craving something indulgent for an after dinner treat or you want something that feels super special to impress some guests, this Chocolate Oreo Poke Cake is guaranteed to hit the spot!

What Does Oreo Poke Cake Taste Like?

Oreo Poke Cake is the perfect combination of all of your favorite desserts! Layered with a lovely combination of sweet treats, your sweet tooth will be satisfied without being an overly rich bite.

Ingredients To Grab

Double check your pantry for these ingredients before you get started for a streamlined baking experience:

• Chocolate Cake Mix– This is the base of the cake. It provides the chocolate flavor and the structure for the cake layers.
• Vegetable Oil– Used in the cake mix to add moisture and richness to the cake. It helps in making the cake tender and soft.
• Eggs– Provide structure and stability to the cake. They help bind the ingredients together and contribute to the cake’s texture and rise.
• Water– Hydrates the cake mix, activating the baking agents and helping to form the batter.
• Instant Oreo Pudding– This is used to fill the “poke” holes in the cake, adding an extra layer of flavor and moisture. The pudding seeps into the holes, creating a creamy texture throughout the cake.
• Milk– Mixed with the instant Oreo pudding to create the pudding filling. It helps in achieving the desired consistency for the pudding.
• Whipped Topping– This is used as the frosting for the cake. It gives a light, fluffy, and creamy topping that complements the rich chocolate cake and Oreo pudding.

How To Make Oreo Poke Cake

Prepare the chocolate cake. Combine the cake mix according to the package instructions. Make sure you scrape the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate the ingredients. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick can be cleanly removed from the center.

Create the Oreo pudding. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Oreo pudding mix and cold milk. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes until it thickens. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.

Poke the holes. Once the cake has cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the top.

Pour the pudding. Pour the pudding on top of the poke cake, using care to work it into all of the holes you have created. Use a silicone spatula to ensure it is spread evenly.

Top with whipped topping. Use an additional cup of whipped topping to cover the top of the Oreo pudding filled poke cake.

Crush the Oreos. Use a food processor or a simple sandwich bag and rolling pin to crush the sandwich cookies into bite sized pieces.

Garnish and chill. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos on top of the whipped topping frosted Oreo Poke Cake. Cut additional Oreos in half and use them to garnish each of the 12 pieces of cake in the baking dish. Allow the cake to chill for at least 1 hour.

Serve and enjoy! Cut the chilled Cookies and Cream Cake into 12 portions. Serve with an extra garnish of crumbled sandwich cookies if desired, and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

This delicious dessert is just as easy to make as it is delicious. Read over the following tips and tricks to ensure you cake turns out perfect every time:

• Let the cake cool. Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before poking the holes and filling with pudding. Poking the holes too soon can cause a dense pudding. Adding the pudding while the cake is still warm can cause it to split and change the flavor and texture of the cake.
• Poke the holes big enough. Oreo pudding is THICK, y’all. You will want to use the end of a wooden spoon, or other large cooking utensil to ensure the thick pudding can be incorporated into each bite.
• Chill before serving. You’ll want to dig into this cake as soon as it’s assembled. It looks absolutely irresistible. Don’t do that. Make sure you give it at least an hour to cool in the refrigerator before serving it. This allows the pudding to soak into the cake and for the whipped topping frosting to set back up completely.

Variations

Not a fan of a lot of chocolate or just want to experiment a little more in the kitchen? Try one of these tasty variations to make your perfect sweet treat:

• Swap out the cake. There are no rules saying you have to use chocolate cake for this poke cake recipe. Swap out the chocolate for a yellow or white cake mix if you prefer those flavors.
• Switch up the pudding. Oreo pudding can be quite rich for some palates. If you want something a little lighter, consider swapping out the pudding for vanilla, marshmallow, or chocolate pudding.
• Use a different kind of cookies. Sure, Oreos are one of America’s favorite sandwich cookies, but we love all cookies equally in our home. Consider swapping out the Oreos for chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies to switch up the flavor.

What To Enjoy With Cookies And Cream Cake

If you asked my kids, they would tell you that this Oreo Poke Cake recipe is the perfect dessert by itself. However, if you would like to take your sweet treat to the next level, you can try serving it with one (or all) of the following:

• Ice Cream
• Fresh Berries
• Extra Cookies

How Long Does It Last?

When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this Cookies and Cream Poke Cake can last up to a week.

The texture of the cake will begin to soften after a couple of days due to the moisture of the pudding and whipped topping, but the flavors will continue to meld and intensify.

Can You Freeze It?

I wouldn’t suggest freezing this Oreo Poke cake after it is assembled. The pudding and whipped topping has a tendency to change texture once it is frozen and defrosted.

If you want to free it, you can bake the cake and poke the holes ahead of time. Simply wait for the cake to cool to room temperature, poke the holes, and then wrap the cake in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil.

When you’re ready to eat the chocolate poke cake, remove it from the freezer and assemble the cake as the recipe calls for.

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• Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
• Cherry Pie Bubble Up
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Banana Pudding Poke Cake
• S’mores Bars

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