Mint Oreo Poke Cake
The ultimate chocolate indulgence, Mint Oreo Poke Cake combines rich chocolate cake, sweetened condensed milk, and a minty whipped topping for a refreshing dessert that everyone will love. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus water, oil, and eggs on the box to make the cake
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar hot fudge ice cream topping
- 1.25 teaspoons Peppermint Extract divided
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup Oreos crushed
Instructions
- Mix and bake chocolate cake mix according to the box directions. When a toothpick comes out clean, remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract. (You can also do this in the can without transferring to a bowl, if you want to save a dish!)
- Remove lid from jar of hot fudge sauce. Heat in microwave for about 30-60 seconds, until it is pourable. Be careful not to heat it too much without stirring, you don’t want it to burn. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract.
- Once the cake has cooled for 5 minutes, poke several holes in the top with the back of the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, making sure it gets in all the holes. Spread with a spatula if needed.
- Pour the hot fudge sauce over the top of the cake, making sure to get it in all the holes. Spread with a spatula if needed. Cool the cake completely before continuing.
- Open thawed whipped topping. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract and 3-4 drops green food coloring.
- Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with crushed Oreos. Chill for several hours (or overnight) before serving.
- Best served room temperature.
Notes
Make sure that the holes you poke aren’t too close together. About one inch apart will do!
Although you should let the cake cool before poking, the holes will be easiest to poke when the cake is just a little bit warm.
You can use any flavor Oreo cookie.
If you want to use freshly whipped cream, you’ll need about 2-3 cups to top the cake. You could also use whipped cream frosting.
This cake is great for making ahead because it tastes even better the next day.