Description
This Monster Cookie Poke Cake is a fun and indulgent dessert that combines the richness of chocolate cake with the playful flavors and textures of monster cookies. A moist chocolate cake is loaded with crushed cookies and candies, then poked and filled with chocolate pudding, topped with Cool Whip, and more crushed cookies and candies. It’s a perfect party pleaser!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 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
Cake Filling:
- 1 large Chocolate Pudding (instant or cook-and-serve)
- 2 cups Milk
Cake Topping:
- 1 tub Cool Whip (16 ounce), thawed
- 6 Oreos, crumbled
- 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies, crumbled
- M&M’s, a couple of handfuls, sprinkled on top
Instructions
Cake:
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix together the Cake Mix, Oil, Eggs, and Water, and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Add Cookies and Candies: Add the crushed Oreos, crushed Chocolate Chip Cookies, and M&M’s, and stir to blend.
- Bake Cake: Grease a 9 X 13 inch dish, and pour Cake Batter into dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Remove the Cake from the oven, and cool completely.
- Thaw Cool Whip: Sit the Cool Whip on the counter to thaw while the cake bakes and cools.
Cake Filling:
- Make Pudding: When the Cake is cool to the touch, make the Pudding according to package directions.
- Poke Holes: Poke holes all over the cake with a round wooden spoon handle.
- Fill with Pudding: Pour Pudding over the top of the cake and down into the holes.
Cake Topping:
- Prepare Topping: Open the Cool Whip and stir to make sure it’s completely thawed and smooth.
- Add Cool Whip: Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the Cake, evenly, and smooth with the back of a spoon.
- Add Cookie and Candy Topping: Crush the Oreos and the Chocolate Chip Cookies, and sprinkle over the Cool Whip. Grab a couple of handfuls of M&M’s, and sprinkle over the Cool Whip – you can use as many as you like.
Notes
- You can use any type of chocolate cake mix you prefer.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use chocolate pudding mix in the filling.
- Get creative with the toppings! Add other candies like peanut butter cups or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the pudding to set.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
