If you're an Oreo lover, this Oreo Cookies and Cream Poke Cake will become your new favorite dessert. There's just something about the creamy pudding soaking into the cake that makes each bite irresistible!
Growing up, Oreos were always a staple in my house. Making this recipe felt like pure nostalgia because of that! I think that’s one reason why I love incorporating Oreos into desserts, especially in holiday desserts, such as my Oreo Peppermint Bark and Oreo Turkey Cookies!
Meanwhile, poke cakes have been my family’s favorite for decades because they're easy to make, fun to customize, and stay incredibly moist! I love how the pudding soaks into every bite of the cake, making it extra creamy. Plus, it's such a showstopper at gatherings as everyone always returns for seconds!
This Oreo version takes it to the next level with crushed cookies baked into the cake and plenty of Oreo flavor throughout! Since it needs a bit of chill time, it's a great make-ahead dessert.
Whether you're serving it at a birthday party, holidays, or just as a weeknight treat, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults.
🧾 Ingredients Needed
- white cake mix + ingredients on back (water, oil, egg whites)
- oreos, crushed
- oreo cookies & cream pudding mix
- cold milk, divided
- cool whip
- oreos, roughly chopped
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
🔁 Variations
- Swap white cake for chocolate cake mix for extra richness.
- Use Mint Oreos and add a drop of peppermint extract to the pudding for an extra cooling taste.
- Try Golden Oreos or Birthday Cake Oreos for fun flavor twists!
- Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce before topping with Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle crushed golden Oreos and colorful sprinkles for a funfetti vibe.
🥣 How to Make
STEP ONE: Before you begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, whisking until the batter is smooth.
STEP TWO: Fold in the crushed Oreos until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Continue mixing gently until the batter has a speckled cookies-and-cream look.
STEP THREE: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to the corners. Bake according to the box directions, then let it cool.
STEP FOUR: Using a straw or wooden spoon handle, poke holes evenly across the top.
STEP FIVE: In a separate bowl, add one package of Oreo pudding mix. Whisk in two cups of cold milk until it begins to thicken, about two minutes.
STEP SIX: Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, letting it fill the holes, and smooth the rest across the surface.
STEP SEVEN: In another bowl, add the second package of Oreo pudding mix. Whisk in 1 ½ cups cold milk until combined.
STEP EIGHT: Add the Cool Whip to the pudding mixture and whisk until smooth and fluffy.
STEP NINE Spread the whipped pudding topping evenly over the chilled cake.
STEP TEN: Roughly chop Oreos into small pieces for the garnish and sprinkle generously over the frosted cake before serving.
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Poke holes while the cake is still slightly warm. This helps the pudding soak in better!
- Chilling the cake for at least 2 hours is good, but overnight chilling makes the flavors even better.
- Use a piping bag for the pudding to target holes more neatly!
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Oreo Cookies and Cream Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (include water, oil, & egg whites)
- 2 cups oreos crushed
- 2 pck oreo cookies & cream pudding mix
- 3 ½ cups cold milk divided
- 8 oz cool whip
- 1 cup oreos roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, whisking until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Continue mixing gently until the batter has a speckled cookies-and-cream look.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to the corners. Bake according to box directions, then let it cool.
- Using a straw or wooden spoon handle, poke holes evenly across the top.
- In a separate bowl, add one package of Oreo pudding mix. Whisk in2 cups cold milk until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, letting it fill the holes, and smooth the rest across the surface.
- In another bowl, add the second package of Oreo pudding mix.Whisk in 1 ½ cups cold milk until combined.
- Add the Cool Whip to the pudding mixture and whisk until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the whipped pudding topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Roughly chop Oreos into small pieces for the garnish and sprinkle generously over the frosted cake before serving.
Notes
- Poke holes while the cake is still slightly warm. This helps the pudding soak in better!
- Chilling the cake for at least 2 hours is good, but overnight chilling makes the flavors even better.
- Use a piping bag for the pudding to target holes more neatly!
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