An Oreo Poke Cake is rich, creamy, and loaded with cookies-and-cream flavor in every bite.

This no-fuss poke cake recipe combines chocolate cake, a luscious pudding layer, and a fluffy whipped topping that soaks up all that sweet goodness.

Whether you’re baking for a party, a family get-together, or just a weekend treat, this easy cake recipe delivers the kind of crowd-pleasing flavor and texture that makes everyone ask for seconds.

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How to make an Oreo Poke Cake

Start by baking a boxed chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9×13 pan.
While it bakes, prepare cookies and cream pudding with milk and set it aside.
Once the cake is done, poke holes across the top using the handle of a wooden spoon, then pour the pudding over the warm cake, spreading it evenly so it seeps into the holes.
Chill slightly, then spread Cool Whip on top and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
Before serving, crush Oreos and sprinkle them over the cake for a cookies-and-cream finish.

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Oreo Poke Cake Recipe

Try this rich and easy Oreo Poke Cake! Moist chocolate cake meets cookies-and-cream pudding and whipped topping for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oreo poke cake, oreo poke cake recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Additional Time: 2

Total Time: 2 25

Servings:

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

1 boxed chocolate cake + Plus ingredients called for on box
1 box cookies and cream pudding + Plus ingredients called for on box
8 oz Cool Whip approximately 2-3 cups
OREOS for garnish (mixture of cut in half and crushed)

Instructions

Prepare and cook boxed cake mix according to package directions.
Meanwhile, prepare cookies and cream pudding mix according to package directions.Set aside.
Once cake is removed from oven, use the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick to poke holes all over the top of the cake – trying not to go through the whole thickness of the cake.
Pour the cookies and cream pudding over the cake and smooth the pudding into an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place cake in the fridge to cool slightly, then top with the Cool Whip, smoothing down in an even layer.
Garnish with OREOs that have been cut in half and approximately 2-3 crushed OREOs.

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Notes

When kept refrigerated, your poke cake stays fresh for up to 3–4 days.

Oreo Poke Cake Recipe