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    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe {Video}

    Published: Mar 5, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 21, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Oreo Poke Cake is the perfect cookies and cream chocolate cake everyone will love. Super easy to make with a boxed chocolate cake mix, topped with cookies and cream pudding, and whipped Oreo topping.

    Oreo Poke Cake text over a square of cake on a white plate with the cake dish in the background.

    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe

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    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe
    Great Easy Dessert Recipes
    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    I have been on an Oreo baking kick. It all started when I was at the local grocery store and there was a killer deal on Oreo's. I stocked up on way to many packages and then decided it was time to make some new favorites to share with everyone.

    Did you see the Oreo Fluff I shared a few weeks ago? Hello YUM!

    I also make Oreo Rice Krispie Treats and have a few other recipes almost ready to share with everyone.

    If you love poke cakes don't miss this epic banana pudding poke cake and Strawberry Poke Cake.


    milk, vegetable oil, cake mix, Double Stuff Oreos, eggs, Oreo pudding, and cool whip on a white counter.

    Ingredients

    • Chocolate Cake Mix + Ingredients needed according to the box (Normally oil, eggs, and water)
    • Oreo Cookies and Cream Instant Pudding Mix
    • Milk
    • Oreo Cookies
    • Cool Whip Frozen Whipped Topping

    Chocolate Cake Mix - You can use your favorite chocolate cake mix for this recipe. I grab whatever we have available in the pantry.

    Oreo Cookies and Cream Instant Pudding - You can find this normally in the baking aisle with the other types of instant pudding. If you can't find it you could use a vanilla instant pudding and add crushed Oreos as an option.

    Milk - I use whatever we have in the house. I have only tried this with regular milk and have not tried it with any non-dairy kinds of milk.

    Oreo Cookies - You can use any flavor of Oreos you love. I tend to stick to original or Double Stuff but feel free to change it up.

    Cool Whip - Make sure to plan time for the Cool Whip to defrost in the fridge so it is ready to use. Check out all of our Cool Whip Recipes.

    cake mix box, eggs, vegetable oil, glass batter bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, spatula, glass baking dish and pot holders on a white counter.

    Equipment Needed

    9 X 13 baking dish

    Large Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.

    Medium Mixing Bowl - to mix the pudding mixture in and then the whipped topping in. Make sure your bowl is big enough to handle everything. The last time I made this I was super close to the top of the bowl and made a mess.

    Whisk/spatula - whichever you prefer for mixing things together and to spread the whipped topping.

    Wooden Spoon - The end of a wooden spoon is the perfect kitchen tool to get even holes into your cake.

    Non-stick spray - this will help make it a lot easier to remove the cake from the pan.

    Aluminum Foil - To cover the dish while it rests in the fridge.

    Heat resistant potholdersย - A couple of years ago we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully we walked by the kitchen and saw the smoke and were able to get it out ourselves. Since then we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.

    Wooden spoon poking holes in a chocolate cake in a glass baking dish.

    Recipe Tips

    Don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    You can use any chocolate cake mix that you love. We used a basic chocolate cake mix but you can use a German Chocolate cake mix, Devils Food Cake Mix or change it up and make a red velvet Oreo Poke Cake for something completely different.

    You just want to bake the cake according to the box directions.

    The end of a wooden spoon works great for poking holes in the cake. Try to get at least 50% down into the cake so the pudding soaks all the way through and you get a really moist delicious chocolate poke cake.

    Try to poke the holes in a warm cake so it is easier to get them into the cake without it falling apart.

    Evenly spread the pudding mixture over the top and corners.

    Square piece of Oreo Poke Cake on a white plate with the baking dish in the background.

    You can crush the Oreos in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin or by hand whichever works best for you. I have friends who will use a food processor but I like it with thicker chunks of Oreos that show in the topping.

    If you can't find Oreo Pudding in your grocery store you can use vanilla or cheesecake pudding and mix in crushed Oreos to make the pudding mixture or just leave the Oreos out and add them to the top of the cake.

    Make sure to plan a couple of hours for the cake to cool and set in the refrigerator while the pudding mixture soaks in.

    Sprinkle the Oreos over the whipped cream topping at the last minute to keep the Oreos from getting soggy and not crunch.

    You can easily make this cake a day ahead of time. This will help the pudding mixture really soak into the cake and save you stress when you need to be at a potluck or birthday party on time.

    Leftovers should be refrigerated.

    For even more decadence you can add in chocolate chips, drizzle with chocolate or caramel syrup, or top with chocolate icing. This oreo pudding poke cake can be customized with your favorite flavors.

    Cool whip covered cake in a glass baking dish.

    When you store the cake in the refrigerator to rest make sure there isn't anything that can fall on it or push the aluminum foil or cover down on it. It is easy to smear the topping again if it gets bumped but just in case make sure you have enough space for the pan.

    Spatula holding a square of Oreo Poke Cake above the baking dish.

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    Oreo Poke Cake square on a white plate next to the baking dish.

    Slice of Oreo Poke Cake on a white plate next to the cake dish

    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe

    Delicious easy Oreo Pudding Poke Cake is the perfect moist chocolate cake covered in Oreo pudding and cool whip. Great for potlucks, birthday parties, and family dinners.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Refrigeration: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 164kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 Chocolate Cake Mix plus ingredients needed to make the cake.
    • 4.2 Ounce Oreo Cookies and Cream instant Pudding
    • 2 cups Milk
    • 18 Oreo Cookies Crushed
    • 8 Ounce Cool Whip

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Prepare chocolate cake mix according to directions on the box and bake.
    • Remove cake from the oven and use a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
    • While the cake cools, combine Oreo Pudding Mix and milk until it just starts to thicken.
    • Pour ยฝ of the Oreo pudding mix over the top of the cake making sure to get it into the holes in the cake.
    • Cover the cake with aluminum foil or a cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or longer.
    • Combine remaining Oreo pudding mix with cool whip until mixed together and refrigerate.
    • When you are ready to serve the cake cover it with Oreo pudding cool whip mixture evenly spread out over the top. Sprinkle crumbled Oreos over the entire cake.

    Kitchen Tools

    • 9X13 Pan
    • Large Mixing Bowl

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 164 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 4mg1%
    Sodium 177mg8%
    Potassium 125mg4%
    Carbohydrates 29g10%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 20g22%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 117IU2%
    Calcium 75mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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