Description
This indulgent Oreo Poke Cake combines a moist chocolate cake base with creamy vanilla pudding that seeps into every bite, topped with a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping frosting studded with crushed Oreos. Perfectly chilled and easy to make, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Vanilla Pudding
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Frosting & Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup crushed Oreos (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, blend together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Pour this batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove the cake and allow it to cool slightly.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes evenly throughout the cooled cake to allow the pudding to soak in.
- Prepare Pudding: Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with the whole milk until it thickens, then pour this evenly over the poked cake, filling the holes and flavoring the cake.
- Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the pudding-covered cake for at least two hours so the flavors meld and the pudding sets.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping and crushed Oreos to create a creamy, cookie-studded frosting.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake, then sprinkle additional crushed Oreos on top for extra texture and decoration.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter option, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Make sure the cake is cool before poking holes to avoid breaking it apart.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top for extra decadence.
