Oreo Poke Cake Recipe

Oreo Poke Cake is an easy yet decedent dessert full of cookies and cream flavor. Make everything from scratch or use a boxed cake mix and cool whip! This fun twist on the classic Better than Sex cake is an Oreo Lover’s dream come true!

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If you’ve been reading and following my blog for a while, this will be no surprise to you.. we are huge Oreo fans over here.

This is proven by the number of Oreo recipes on my site.. granola bars, frosting, pie, cheesecake.. and I promise, there will be many many more to come.

Oreos are just heaven on earth, really.

Oreo Poke Cake really should be called something like ‘Oooey Gooey Cookies and Cream Dream Cake’ or something because it is ta-die-for!

I mean, not much can beat a cookies and cream infused chocolate cake.. right?

Oreo Poke Cake Recipe Ingredients

• 1 boxed chocolate cake mix (can use from scratch recipe if preferred!)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 20 Oreo cookies crushed
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 8 oz tub of cool whip or fresh whipped cream

How to Make a Boxed Cake Taste Homemade

If you are looking for a great, from scratch, chocolate cake recipe to use for this recipe I’ve got you covered. You can read all about my chocolate cake and get the recipe here.

When I make this poke cake, I generally just doctor up a cake mix. It is fast, easy, the texture of the cake is great.

You could definitely just bake the cake according to the packages directions, I just like to ‘doctor’ it up to make it ultra moist and rich:

Most boxed cake mixes call for eggs, water and oil.

• substitute the water for milk
• replace the oil with melted butter
• follow the rest of the directions on the box.

Substituting with melted butter and milk really will make such a difference in the final cake!

How to Make Oreo Poke Cake

This recipe is as easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Bake Cake

• Pour your cake batter (see above for all the cake details!) into a 9×13 pan. Make sure to either use a non-stick pan or spray your pan with non-stick spray.
• Bake according to the box’s directions.
• Pull out of the oven once it passes the toothpick test. (aka when a toothpick is poked into the center of the cake and it comes out clean.)

Step 2: Make Oreo Poke Cake Topping

While the cake is baking, make the cookies and cream drizzle that will be poured over the hot cake.

• Crush Oreos (by hand, in blender, or skip this step if believe your stand mixer can handle crushing Oreos)
• First combine butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and Oreos

(The mixture will be thick and definitely not pourable.)

• Mix in a can of sweetened condensed milk. This will add some sweetness as well as give it a pourable quality.

• Combine thoroughly and then set aside until the cake is done baking.

Step 3: Poke Cake & Pour Topping

• Once the cake has finished baking, let it sit for 5 minutes to rest.
• Use the back of a wooden spoon and poke holes all over in the cake. I just go back and forth, creating rows until the cake is covered with holes.

• Next, pour the cookies and cream ‘filling’ onto the cake. Spread the filling to cover the entire cake.
• Work quickly, the filling will seep into the holes and you’ll want to make sure the filling is spread evenly.

The top of the cake will have a thin layer of the cookies and cream filling on it. The layer will dry almost like an icing.

The cookies and cream filling that has gone into the poked holes will combine together with the cake to create an extra moist, gooey, cookies and cream flavored chocolate cake.

Let the cake cool completely. Once the pan is cool enough to handle by hand I usually pop the cake into the fridge.

Oreo Poke Cake Whipped Topping

Once the cake is completely cool, top the cake with either Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream. I prefer the homemade whipped cream but either will work great!

To make the homemade whipped cream, combine

• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Using either a stand mixer or a hand electric mixer, whip until stiff peaks form.

Top the Cool Whip or whipped cream with crushed Oreos.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Oreo Cookie Poke Cake Storage

How long does poke cake last in the fridge?

Your oreo cookie poke cake can last for up to 4-5 days in the fridge! Make sure to cover your cake tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container so it retains its moisture and doesn’t dry out.

Can you freeze a poke cake?

Yes! I would recommend freezing the cake by itself and then poking and adding in the fillings once it has thawed. If that is not possible, you can freeze it completely assembled, too. It will just be a little tricker! If you’re planning on freezing, I would bake the cake in a disposable pan that can go in the freezer. Wait until your completed cake has cooled entirely and pop it into the freezer until the topping is solid. Then pull it back out and cover with plastic wrap and a lid. Label the top and freeze for up to 2 months!

How to Thaw a poke a cake

To thaw a frozen oreo poke cake, transfer it to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight or for at least 12 hours. You can also leave it on the kitchen counter for a few hours, but make sure to keep the cake covered so it doesn’t dry out. Once thawed, enjoy the cake within 2 days for optimal yum!

More like this Oreo Poke Cake Recipe!

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