Description
This delicious Oreo Poke Cake combines a moist chocolate cake base with creamy Oreo-flavored pudding, topped with fluffy whipped topping and crunchy crushed Oreos for the perfect indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
Pudding Layer
- 2 (3.9 ounce) Instant Oreo pudding mix packages
- 2 cups cold milk
Topping
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- 12 Oreos, crushed
- Optional: Chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set it aside for use later.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
- Poke Holes in the Cake: Once cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly over each inch of the cake’s surface. This will allow the pudding to soak into the cake layers.
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant Oreo pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add Pudding to Cake: Pour the prepared pudding evenly over the poked cake, spreading it out carefully to fill the holes and coat the surface.
- Refrigerate: Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld.
- Apply Whipped Topping: After chilling, spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Finish with Oreo Crumble: Sprinkle crushed Oreos generously over the whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired for extra decoration and flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking holes to prevent breaking.
- Use cold milk to help the pudding mix thicken properly.
- Refrigeration is crucial to allow the pudding to set in the cake.
- For extra indulgence, garnish with chocolate syrup or additional crushed Oreos.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
