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Oreo Poke Cake – A rich chocolate cake filled with sweetened condensed milk, topped with creamy Oreo pudding and plenty of crushed cookies. Easy to make, chilled to perfection, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
This Oreo poke cake is fun, familiar, and a little over-the-top in the best way. Chocolate cake, crushed Oreos baked right in, and that classic poke-cake moment where everything gets soaked with sweetened condensed milk—it’s messy, indulgent, and very much worth it.
I’ve made a lot of poke cakes over the years, from Strawberry Poke Cake to Mint Chocolate Poke Cake, but this one always gets the fastest reaction.
The Oreo pudding layer stays light and fluffy, the cake underneath turns impossibly soft, and the extra Oreos on top add just enough crunch to keep things interesting. It’s one of those desserts people keep “just cutting a sliver” of until the pan looks suspiciously empty.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Oreo Cookies
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Oreo Pudding Mix
- Milk
- Cool Whip – you can use store bought or homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream is a great alternative.
Oreo Poke Cake
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix + ingredients on package
- 22 Oreo cookies
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4.2 oz Oreo pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 oz prepared whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray, or grease. Set aside.
- Prepare cake batter according to the package instructions. Pour into prepared baking dish.1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix + ingredients on package
- Crush 11 Oreo cookies (1 row) and sprinkle over the cake batter. Bake for 24-26 minutes, until cake is done and a tester comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes.22 Oreo cookies
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes (about every 2 inches), over the cake. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, using a spatula to spread evenly. Let cake cool completely, about 2 hours.14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- In a large bowl whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes to start to set up. Fold in cool whip. Spread over the cake.4.2 oz Oreo pudding mix, 1 1/2 cups milk, 8 oz prepared whipped cream
- Coarsely chop the remaining 11 Oreo cookies. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
- Place in fridge and let set for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Oreo Poke Cake
- Bake the Cake – Mix and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13 dish, sprinkling crushed Oreos over the batter before it goes into the oven.
- Poke & Soak – Once cooled slightly, poke holes across the cake and spread sweetened condensed milk over the top so it sinks in.
- Make the Topping – Whisk the pudding mix with milk, then fold in Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Layers – Spread the pudding mixture over the cake and finish with chopped Oreos.
- Chill Before Serving – Refrigerate until set, then slice and serve cold.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Let the Cake Cool First – Giving the cake time to cool slightly keeps the holes from collapsing and helps the milk soak in evenly.
- Use the Right Tool for Poking – The handle of a wooden spoon creates holes that are wide enough for the filling without tearing the cake.
- Spread the Milk Slowly – Pouring and spreading the condensed milk in stages helps it absorb instead of pooling.
- Chill Before Topping – A fully cooled cake keeps the pudding layer smooth and prevents it from melting into the cake.
- Fold, Don’t Stir – Gently folding the Cool Whip into the pudding keeps the topping light and fluffy.
- Slice Cold for Clean Cuts – This cake is much easier to cut once it’s fully chilled.
- Try a Flavor Twist – Swap regular Oreos for golden or double-stuffed if you want a slightly different texture or sweetness.
Yes. This cake actually benefits from extra chill time, making it a great make-ahead dessert.
Stored covered, it will keep well for up to four days in the refrigerator.
Freezing isn’t recommended, as the pudding and whipped topping can change texture once thawed.
Other Dessert Recipes to Make:
- Reese’s Fudge
- No Bake Oreo Cream Squares
- No Bake Avalanche Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- Gooey Brownie Pie
One of my favorite easy cakes! And it’s so delicious!
What size of Oreo pudding pkg
I believe Oreo only has 1 size, 4.2 oz