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Oreo Poke Cake
Oreo Poke Cake is the recipe that started the poke cake rage! Chocolate cake mix, Oreo Pudding and whipped topping. Everyone will ask you for this recipe!
OREO COOKIES, PUDDING AND CHOCOLATE CAKE
Since I started sharing poke cakes many years ago here on The Country Cook, they have been some of my most popular recipes. And for good reason! They are easy to make but aren’t your usual cake and frosting recipes. Poke cakes have a little surprise inside! I created this Oreo Poke Cake recipe by accident in 2011 when I went to the store to get a vanilla pudding to make with this cake and found the Oreo Pudding Mix. It ended up being the best happy accident! Everyone now absolutely loves this cake!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I can’t find Oreo pudding? Just use a vanilla pudding and add finely crushed Oreos on top of the pudding after you’ve pushed it down into the cake holes. Can I make my own whipped cream? You certainly could but just remember that homemade whipped cream doesn’t stay stabilized for as long as Cool Whip. Can I use other cookies? Of course. You can really switch this recipe up and have a lot of fun with the flavors. Mint Oreos would be delicious!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE
chocolate cake mix – use your favorite chocolate cake mix. I think Chocolate Fudge or Devil’s Food work the best.
ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) – you are going to use the amounts given on the back of the cake mix box.
Instant Oreo pudding mix – see my frequently asked questions above if you cannot find the Oreo pudding mix.
milk – I think you get the best results with 2% or higher fat milk.
whipped topping – you don’t have to use the Cool Whip brand – the store brand works just fine. You just need to make sure you thaw it in the refrigerator before use (since it is frozen when you purchase it.)
Oreo cookies – again, this does not have to be name brand Oreo cookies. You can use the copycat store brand version.
HOW TO MAKE OREO POKE CAKE
Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Make cake mix according to package directions. Bake cake according to times on the back of the box.
When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle.
In a medium bowl, add milk to pudding mixture and whisk until most of the lumps are removed. There will be a few lumps in the pudding because of the Oreo pieces that are in the pudding. Whisk for about 1-2 minutes until pudding just starts to thicken. You want it to thicken slightly so it isn’t overly runny but not fully thickened into pudding.
Pour pudding mixture over warm cake, making sure to aim for the holes.
Spread it out with a spoon and gently push down on the pudding to help get it into the holes.
Spread whipped topping on top of pudding layer. Then put the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely (about an hour). When ready, crush about 6-8 Oreo cookies (I just put them in a Ziploc bag and bang at it with my rolling pin).
Sprinkle the top of the cake with the crushed Oreos.
Slice and serve! Keep cake refrigerated.
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Originally published: July 2011Updated photos & republished: August 2024
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Oreo Poke Cake
Oreo Poke Cake is the recipe that started the poke cake rage! Chocolate cake mix, Oreo Pudding and whipped topping. So easy!
Course DessertCuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 28 minutes minutesTotal Time 38 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 358kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients1 box chocolate cake mixingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) (use the amounts on the back of the cake mix box)3 cups milk (2% or higher)2 (4 ounce) packages Instant Oreo pudding8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)crushed Oreo cookies (for topping(
InstructionsPreheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.Prepare 1 box chocolate cake mix with ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) according to package directions and bake cake according to times on the back of the box.When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch intervals) using a wooden spoon handle.In a medium bowl, add 3 cups milk to 2 (4 ounce) packages Instant Oreo pudding and whisk until most of the lumps are removed. There will be a few lumps in the pudding because of the Oreo pieces that are in the pudding.Pour pudding mixture over cake making sure to aim for the holes. Spread it out with a spoon and gently push down on the pudding to help get it into the holes.Then put the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely. About an hour.Spread 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed on top of pudding layer.Once it is set, top with crushed Oreo cookies. Slice then serve.
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Notes
Keep cake refrigerated
NutritionCalories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 659mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g