Oreo Poke Cake

Name: Oreo Poke Cake - The Country Cook
Uploaded: 2021-06-01
Duration: 2 min 9 s
Description: Oreo Poke Cake is the recipe that started the poke cake rage! Chocolate cake mix, Oreo Pudding and whipped topping. So easy!

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Oreo Poke Cake is the recipe that started the poke cake rage! Chocolate cake mix, Oreo Pudding and whipped topping. So, so good!

OREO COOKIES, PUDDING AND CHOCOLATE CAKE

Since I started sharing poke cakes many years ago here on The Country Cook, they have been some of my most popular recipes. And for good reason! They are easy to make but aren’t your usual cake and frosting recipes. Poke cakes have a little surprise inside!

close up photo of a slice of oreo poke cake on a small white plate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I can’t find Oreo pudding?

Just use a vanilla pudding and add finely crushed Oreos on top of the pudding after you’ve pushed it down into the cake holes.

Can I make my own whipped cream?

You certainly could but just remember that homemade whipped cream doesn’t stay stabilized for as long as Cool Whip.

Can I use other cookies?

Of course. You can really switch this recipe up and have a lot of fun with the flavors. Mint Oreos would be delicious!

Oreo Pudding Poke Cake recipe from The Country Cook, slice of cake shown on a small white plate with a small milk bottle in the background.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE

chocolate cake mix – use your favorite chocolate cake mix. I think Chocolate Fudge or Devil’s Food work the best.
ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) – you are going to use the amounts given on the back of the cake mix box.
Instant Oreo pudding mix – see my frequently asked questions above if you cannot find the Oreo pudding mix.
milk – I think you get the best results with 2% or higher fat milk.
whipped topping – you don’t have to use the Cool Whip brand – the store brand works just fine. You just need to make sure you thaw it in the refrigerator before use (since it is frozen when you purchase it.)
Oreo cookies – again, this does not have to be name brand Oreo cookies. You can use the copycat store brand version.

Cake Mix, Oreo Pudding, Oreo Cookies, Whipped Topping - Cool Whip, Milk.

HOW TO MAKE OREO POKE CAKE

Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Make cake mix according to package directions. Bake cake according to times on the back of the box.

chocolate cake mix batter in a white baking dish.

When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle.

In a medium bowl, add milk to pudding mixture and whisk until most of the lumps are removed. There will be a few lumps in the pudding because of the Oreo pieces that are in the pudding. Whisk for about 1-2 minutes until pudding just starts to thicken. You want it to thicken slightly so it isn’t overly runny but not fully thickened into pudding.

Pour pudding mixture over warm cake, making sure to aim for the holes.

Oreo instant pudding poured into chocolate cake.

Spread it out with a spoon and gently push down on the pudding to help get it into the holes.

Instant Oreo Pudding spread out on chocolate cake in a white baking dish.

Spread whipped topping on top of pudding layer. Then put the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely (about an hour). When ready, crush about 6-8 Oreo cookies (I just put them in a Ziploc bag and bang at it with my rolling pin).

rolling pin crushing Oreos in a plastic bag.

Sprinkle the top of the cake with the crushed Oreos.

Oreo Pudding Poke Cake with crushed Oreos on top.

Slice and serve! Keep cake refrigerated.

slice of Oreo cookie poke cake on a small white round plate with a milk bottle in the background, a bite has been removed from the cake.

CRAVING MORE POKE CAKE RECIPES?

Originally published: July 2011
Updated photos & republished: June 2021

Oreo Pudding Poke Cake recipe from The Country Cook

Oreo Poke Cake

Oreo Poke Cake is the recipe that started the poke cake rage! Chocolate cake mix, Oreo Pudding and whipped topping. So easy!

4.95 from 35 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 28

Total Time: 38

Servings:

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

▢ 1 box chocolate cake mix
▢ ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) (use the amounts on the back of the cake mix box)
▢ 3 cups milk (2% or higher)
▢ 2 (4 ounce) packages Instant Oreo pudding
▢ 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
▢ crushed Oreo cookies (for topping(

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare 1 box chocolate cake mix with ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) according to package directions and bake cake according to times on the back of the box.
When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch intervals) using a wooden spoon handle.
In a medium bowl, add 3 cups milk to 2 (4 ounce) packages Instant Oreo pudding and whisk until most of the lumps are removed. There will be a few lumps in the pudding because of the Oreo pieces that are in the pudding.
Pour pudding mixture over cake making sure to aim for the holes.
Spread it out with a spoon and gently push down on the pudding to help get it into the holes.
Then put the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely. About an hour.
Spread 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed on top of pudding layer.
Once it is set, top with crushed Oreo cookies. Slice then serve.

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Notes

Keep cake refrigerated

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclaimer

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181 Comments

Question for ya…. Now IF there were any cake leftover after serving this, would it need to be refrigerated? I'm guessing so due to the pudding but hope it doesn't make the cake taste funny being kept cold.

That looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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This is a perfect desert recipe for me! I don't have a lot of spare time and need quick and easy things to make for events! Can't wait to try this one 😀
-Rachel

I'm going to have to try this. I'm definitely going to pin it. It looks so, so good!

~Jessa
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Oh man I didn't even know they made Oreo pudding! Anything Oreo does not last long in my house! Going to have to try this one! Thanks!

WOW!!! This cake looks amazing! Oreo's, chocolate, pudding…I mean how can you go wrong!

Nagyon finom lehet ez a torta,lehet próbálkozom az elkészítésével!!!!
I love this cake!!!!

Genius!! I love Jello poke cake but never thought to use pudding! Can't wait to give it a try – thanks for sharing!

Made this cake last night and it is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂

Hi Joan! That is so wonderful to hear! So glad you enjoyed it!

New to your blog….this looks DEE-LISH! I posted a link to it from my blog. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Totally putting this on my menu for dessert next week. Thanks for such a great and easy idea!

I was cleaning out my RSS feeds and I saw this post! OMG does that look GOOOOOOD! I think I even have some cake mix and stray boxes of pudding in my pantry — instant dessert for the win! Thanks for your inspiration!

Oh Brandie! This is an amazing, amazing recipe. I've never seen it before. I've made the jello kind, but the pudding variety would be so much more my passion. I may not even share this with family!