Description
This Oreo Pudding Poke Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base filled with creamy Oreo pudding, topped with fluffy whipped topping and crushed Oreo cookies. Perfect for family gatherings or celebrations, this no-fuss recipe combines rich flavors and smooth textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix (Betty Crocker’s Chocolate Fudge cake mix)
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box: eggs, oil, and water as required
Pudding
- 2 boxes (4 ounces each) Instant Oreo pudding mix
- 3 cups milk (2% or Whole)
Topping
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking. Set the pan aside.
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the cake mix box, using the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke Holes & Prepare Pudding: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or spatula, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the 2 boxes of Instant Oreo pudding mix and 3 cups of milk until fully combined and thickened, which takes about one minute. Some lumps may remain due to cookie pieces in the pudding mix.
- Pour Pudding Over Cake: Evenly pour the prepared Oreo pudding over the warm cake, making sure to spread it gently into the holes with the back of a spoon. This ensures that the pudding seeps into the cake for extra moisture and flavor.
- Add Whipped Topping and Oreo Crumbles: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Finally, sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies on top to add texture and enhance the Oreo flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld. After chilling, cut into slices, serve, and enjoy your delicious Oreo Pudding Poke Cake!
Notes
- Be sure to cool the cake slightly before poking holes to avoid breaking the cake apart.
- Use whole milk for a creamier pudding texture, but 2% milk works well too.
- Feel free to substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- For added crunch, mix some crushed Oreos into the pudding before pouring it over the cake.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
