Cookies & Cream Poke Cake made with a chocolate cake mix, then drizzled with condensed milk and a whipped cookies & cream topping. Everyone goes crazy for this tasty poke cake.
This Oreo poke cake is one the whole family will enjoy. It’s both easy and fun to prepare as well as delicious to eat. You really can’t beat a classic recipe like this. With such a simple cake recipe made easier thanks to boxed cake mix and whipped topping, we really do have a simple dessert to share with everyone. Cookies & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect way to celebrate National OREO Day- how are you celebrating?! We’re digging into this delectable poke cake. It’s so easy to make and oh my heavens is it good!
What is Cookies & Cream Poke Cake?
This cake is a delicious dessert that brings together the best flavors in life in the form of a poke cake. A poke cake is a cake that has been baked (usually in a 9×13 pan) and then literally poked with the back end of a spoon, toothpick, or finger to create deep wells in the baked cake. On top of that, a liquid mixture is spread over the top allowing it to drip into these deep holes and soak into the cake. Then the cake is given a whipped cream topping and garnished as desired. We took that simple poke cake idea and transformed it into one that brings a sweet chocolate and vanilla cream flavor in every bite.
Cookies & Cream Poke Cake Ingredients
–Cake: You will need a box of chocolate cake mix, baked and prepared as per package directions for a 9×13 baking dish. Let it cool before using.
–Condensed Milk: A 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk will help to provide our cake with sweetness and moisture.
–Pudding Mix: We will need a 4 ounce sized box of Oreos cookies and cream flavored Jello pudding. This helps to bring the cookies and cream flavor into every bite.
–Milk: With 1/2 cup of milk we can really get a good consistency with the topping.
–Oreos: We need about 20 Oreo cookies, crushed. These will be used in the topping and we will use both the white filling as well as the chocolate cookie pieces, so don’t worry about separating them.
–Whipped Topping: With an 8 ounce tub of whipped topping, we get our topping for the cake with little effort needed.
How to Make Cookies & Cream Poke Cake
Let your baked chocolate cake cool for at least 30 minutes before using. Take the back end of a spoon (the handle) and poke it through the top of the cake. You want a lot of holes, but you don’t want them so deep that they poke through the cake. About 2/3’rd of the way through is good.
Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake.
In a bowl, combine th dry pudding mix with 1/2 cup of milk using a whisk.
Stir in the whipped topping and mix until well combined.
Add in about 1/3 of the crushed Oreos, stirring gently until mixed.
Spread the oreo cookie topping over the cake.
Top with the remaining Oreo cookies.
Chill the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Enjoy!
COOKIES & CREAM POKE CAKE
Ingredients
- 1- chocolate cake mix baked in a 9x13 pan according to package directions & cooled
- 1 14- oz can sweeten condensed milk
- 1 4- oz box Cookies & Cream pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 20 Oreos crushed
- 1 8- oz tub whipped topping
Instructions
- After cake has cooled at least 30 minutes, take the end of a wooden spoon and poke holes throughout the top of the cake. Pour on the entire can of sweetened condensed milk.
- Combine dry pudding mix with 1/2 cup milk and whisk together. Stir in whipped topping until well combined. Add in about 1/3 of the crushed Oreos. Stir gently until everything is mixed, then spread on cake. Top with remaining crushed Oreo cookies.
- Chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
How long is poke cake good for?
Due to the moisture of the cake, it’s best if your poke cake is enjoyed within 2-3 days. After that, it may become too soggy to truly enjoy. Keep it stored covered or in an airtight container in the fridge when not being enjoyed.
Can I freeze poke cake?
Yes, to freeze your poke cake, do it after assembly but before adding cookies to the top for garnish. Wrap and cover the cake well so that it’s as airtight as can be before freezing. then when you’re ready to eat, place it in the fridge for a few hours to thaw and top with Oreo cookies before serving.
If you love our Cookies & Cream Poke Cake, be sure to try some of our other favorite dessert recipes as well!
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You’re going to love this easy and delicious cookie and cream poke cake recipe. It’s fun to make and eat and packed with a great Oreo flavor in every moist and rich tasty bite!
Kara (Creations by Kara) says
Poke cakes are the best, and this one looks epic! Now if I can just hide the Oreos long enough to make it. Might have to try the underwear drawer! 😉
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
OMG poke cakes are my favorite kind of cake!! This looks incredible and I can’t wait to try it soon! Pinned!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
WHY have I never tried a poke cake with pudding mix? This looks so delicious! Especially that frosting on top!
Alicia says
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Pamela says
Is the pudding you use instant ?
Nellie says
Yes, instant pudding!