Description
This Monster Cookie Poke Cake is a fun and indulgent dessert perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat. It features a rich chocolate cake loaded with crushed Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, and M&M’s baked right into the batter. Once cooled, the cake is poked and filled with creamy chocolate pudding, then topped with fluffy Cool Whip and more cookie crumbles and candy for a visually exciting and deliciously textured finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Water
- 6 Oreos, crushed
- 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup M&M’s
Pudding Filling
- 1 large Chocolate Pudding mix (instant, requires 2 cups Milk)
- 2 cups Milk
Topping
- 1 tub (16 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
- 6 Oreos, crumbled
- 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies, crumbled
- M&M’s, a couple handfuls for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Stir thoroughly until well blended. Fold in the crushed Oreos, crushed chocolate chip cookies, and M&M’s evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the cake: Grease a 9 x 11 inch baking dish. Pour the prepared batter into the dish and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Cool Whip and pudding: While the cake bakes and cools, set the Cool Whip out to thaw at room temperature. Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking the pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk according to package instructions until it thickens.
- Poke the cake and add pudding: Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the surface. Slowly pour the prepared pudding over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Top with Cool Whip and decorations: Stir the thawed Cool Whip to smooth it out, then spread evenly on top of the pudding layer. Sprinkle the crumbled Oreos, crumbled chocolate chip cookies, and M&M’s liberally over the Cool Whip layer to finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking to prevent the pudding from becoming runny.
- Use instant pudding mix for quicker preparation and best texture.
- The M&M’s can be adjusted depending on desired sweetness and texture.
- This cake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
