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Oreo Poke Cake

This Oreo poke cake is an easy, low-effort dessert that delivers a rich, moist chocolate base with creamy filling and crunchy Oreo topping. After baking a chocolate cake, it is briefly cooled, poked with deep holes, and filled with a white cream that soaks through the layers. Once completely cooled, a thick cream topping is spread on, finished with crushed Oreos and optional chocolate drizzle, then chilled for clean slicing. The recipe is loved for being simple, flexible, very moist, make-ahead friendly, and for its balanced mix of chocolate richness, creamy texture, and cookie crunch.
Calories: ~380 | Carbs: ~45g | Fat: ~18g | Protein: ~5g
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 Large Squares
Course: Easy Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate cake batter prepared for a 9x13-inch pan
  • Sweet white cream filling that can be poured thick but runny
  • Thick white cream topping for spreading
  • Oreo sandwich cookies crushed
  • Oreo sandwich cookies halved or whole (for topping)
  • Chocolate sauce or syrup optional drizzle

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Wooden spoon handle or similar tool for poking holes
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife for cutting

Method
 

  1. Bake the chocolate cake in a 9x13-inch dish following your batter’s directions. The top should look set, and the cake should feel soft but firm.
  2. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. It should still be warm, not hot.
  3. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake. Space them evenly so the filling can spread through the cake.
  4. Slowly pour the white cream filling over the cake. The filling should sink into the holes and soak into the cake.
  5. Let the cake cool completely. The surface should no longer feel warm.
  6. Spread the thick white cream topping over the top in an even layer. It should look smooth and fluffy.
  7. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies over the top. Add whole or halved Oreos if you want more crunch.
  8. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top if using. Chill the cake before cutting so it slices clean.

Notes

  • Do not poke holes while the cake is too hot, or it may fall apart.
  • Do not rush the cooling step before adding the topping, or the cream can melt.
  • Make sure the filling is pourable, not stiff, so it can sink into the holes.
  • Chill before cutting, or the slices may slide apart.