Description
Oreo Poke Chocolate Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake and Oreo pudding, topped with whipped cream and crushed Oreo cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 ounces, such as Devil’s Food flavor)
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) dark chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 package (4.2 ounces) Oreo instant pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk, cold
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 12 Oreo cookies, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or shortening and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, chocolate instant pudding, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until all dry ingredients are incorporated, about 2–3 minutes.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Transfer the baked cake to a cooling rack and let it reach room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake spaced about 0.75 inch apart.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold whole milk and Oreo pudding mix for 1 minute until smooth.
- Pour the prepared pudding over the cake, filling each hole thoroughly. Spread the pudding evenly and gently tap the pan.
- Refrigerate the cake uncovered for 1–2 hours to allow the pudding to set completely.
- In a large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Evenly distribute half of the crushed Oreo cookies over the chilled cake. Spread the whipped topping over the surface and sprinkle with remaining crushed Oreo cookies.
- The dessert is ready to serve immediately or can be refrigerated uncovered for an additional 30–60 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure to poke deep enough holes to allow the pudding to seep in.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat ingredients.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg