This Cookies and Cream Chocolate Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is so easy to make, and will be devoured in a moment of minutes. It is that good!
Since you love dessert, you should definitely try these Cookies n’ Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies! Oh and, this Southern Peach Cobbler that everyone raves about!
This is one of the kids most favorite desserts. The best part about it is how easy it is to make! With just a few simple ingredients and shortcuts, you'll have this decadent treat on the table in no time!
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How to make the chocolate cake:
This recipe calls for a chocolate boxed cake. So you will simply follow the instructions according to the package directions. Although making a chocolate cake from scratch is not entirely too difficult, we are definitely using this shortcut here!
Most store-bought chocolate cakes call for three eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Once you mix them all together, a cake batter will form. Bake the cake according to the time directed on the package.
Once it is done, you will remove it from the oven and set it aside for at least ten minutes to cool down.
Substitution for Cookies and Cream Instant Pudding:
You may not be able to find the Oreo cookie instant pudding. If this is the case, simply purchase vanilla pudding. Make the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions, and set it aside.
Crush up about one cup of Oreos, and add them to the vanilla pudding.
Gently mix the Oreo cookies into the pudding. Cover the pudding up and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
Why is my pudding lumpy?
The Oreo cookie (Cookies and cream) pudding has pieces of actual cookie in it. Since there are real pieces of cookie bits, the pudding will have some lumps in it.
Just be sure to mix the instant powder very well with the cold milk to ensure it is combined well.
Do I have to use Oreos?
Yes! We have tried making this cake with generic cookies and cream style of cookies. It is not the same! Oreo's definitely have a unique flavor profile that make this cake what it is.
So make the couple dollar extra splurge, and purchase the Oreo brand cookies. It will make a noticable difference in the overall flavor of the cake.
Making the cake ahead of time:
One of the most beautiful things about this cake is that it can in fact be made ahead of time. Bake the cake, poke the holes in the cake, and set it aside. Make the pudding and pour it all over the cake.
Be sure to smooth it out so that it seeps into all of the holes you poked in the cake. Smooth the layer of whipped cream over the top of the pudding.
Cover the cake up, and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. Do not add the crumbled Oreos to the top of the whip cream layer until you are ready to serve.
How long does this cake last?
Make this cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or until you are ready to serve it. Add the crushed-up Oreos right over the top just prior to serving.
This will ensure that the Oreos are still slightly crunchy. It makes for a nice textural difference with each bite!
How to make this cookies and cream cake into cupcakes:
Instead of adding the chocolate cake into your 9x13 baking dish, you will fill up cupcake liners and bake them in a cupcake tray instead.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, poke holes in the top of the cupcake using something narrow, such as a toothpick.
Spread an even layer of the cookies n' cream pudding over each cupcake, try to push some down into the holes you poked. Then add your layer of whipped cream topping, and top with crumbled cookies.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix eggs, oil, water or other ingredients cake mix calls for
- 1 box Cookies and Cream instant pudding 2-3 cups milk, according to package directions, SEE NOTES BELOW
- 1 tub Whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Oreos crumbled for topping
Instructions
- In a 9x13 baking dish, bake the chocolate cake according to package directions. Once it is cooked through, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-20 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, mix the pudding mixture with the milk according to the package directions. Pudding may be a bit lumpy because of the cookie pieces (see notes below). Refrigerate it until the cake cools a bit.
- Once the cake cools, use the rounded end of a wooden spoon to poke holes through the entire cake by pressing straight down through the cake repeatedly.
- Pour the pudding mixture all over the cake, and spread it out to ensure it seeps into all of the holes.
- Next, spread the whipped topping all over the top of the pudding, into one even layer.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Oreos over the top of the whipped cream layer. Cut and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Larry
Yum
Jill
Yum!
Jazz
I made this in advance for our last family cookout and everybody gobbled it up. Love the convenience and have already been asked to make it again!
Jazz
I made this in advance for our last family cookout and everybody gobbled it up. Love the convenience and have already been asked to make it again!
Kaluhi
This was not only super simple to make, but i deeply enjoyed the flavor! It was creamy. It was indulgent. It was fun!!
Mila
I loved this cake! It was super decadent, moist and SO chocolatey. I really like how easy it was to make. We made two and they came out great!
Chef Mireille
I've been wanting to try a poke cake for the longest time and I am so glad I tried this one. Since I love oreos this one was made for me. Thanks so much for the delicious recipe.
Christilisa
You had me at cookies and cream. This recipe is easy and delicious to make. I have a great Oreo pudding recipe from scratch that would go with this perfectly. Thank you for sharing an easy-to-make recipe.
Robin
I love the convenience of using a box cake mix and then adding a unique twist to it!
Kate
I love it that you have used simple, ready-to-follow instructions. Great recipe, I cannot wait to make this again.
Marta
I am a sucker for anything with Oreos. They are my guilty pleasure. This was an excellent dessert, and since no one else likes Oreos, it was all mine!
Britney Brown
I made this with my little sister and it was so easy to make! I couldn't get over how quickly and easily everything came together. I Love a good cake recipe and the whipped topping with the oreos on top sealed the deal!