Did you all have a good weekend? I sure did! I went down to LA with a friend and she took me on a bakery tour. I can’t wait to tell you guys about it later this week. I saw some pretty amazing flavors and desserts. It gives me some inspiration to get back in the kitchen and get to work.
While I was in Bass Lake this summer, I discovered Birthday Cake Oreos. Umm what? I have been living under a rock? These things are amazing. I knew I wanted to make some sort of dessert with them. So I used them in this Funfetti Poke Cake. What is so amazing about this cake? It is topped with Cake Batter Whipped Cream and Birthday Cake Oreos. This cake is sprinkle overload and I am in love.
- Funfetti Poke Cake
- Makes 16 servings
- Ingredients
- 1 box Vanilla cake mix
- ¼ C Dry instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ C Buttermilk
- ⅓ C Oil
- 3 Large eggs
- ½ C Sour cream
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- ½ C Rainbow sprinkles
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 12 Birthday Cake Oreos
- Cake Batter Whipped Cream
- 4 C Heavy whipping cream
- 1 C Yellow cake mix (dry)
- ⅓ C Rainbow sprinkles
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Combine cake mix and dry pudding mix, with buttermilk, oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Use a spatula to fold in sprinkles.
- Pour batter into a 9x13” pan and bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes.
- Check your cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If your toothpick comes out clean, your cake is finished. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- While the cake is still warm, take the end of a wooden spoon or another round object and poke holes all over the top of your cake.
- Pour can of sweetened condensed milk over the top of cake and allow it to absorb until cake is cooled.
- For the Cake Batter Whipped Cream
- Put the mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes to get them extra cold. Remove from freeze and attach to mixer.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for five minutes. Add dry cake mix and increase speed to medium high. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in sprinkles with a spatula.
- Spread whipped cream over top of the cake and refrigerate until ready to server.
- Before serving, crush Oreos in a Ziplock bag and spread over top of cake.
- Keep cake refrigerated.
I have made my fair share of Poke Cakes now. From French Toast to Mudslides, I’ve got you covered. Take a look below. This post is also linked up at Marvelous Mondays.
That funfetti poke cake is one yummy fun looking treat! It just looks like it’s shouting, “hello, yipppppeeee, enjoy me, you deserve it!”
HAHAH! Yippe!
I know, those Oreos! But this is such a fun cake, a glass of milk and I’ll be set.
You won’t want to share!
How fun is this cake!?!?!!!!! My boys are going to LOVE this one! Me too! 😉
Thanks Tahny!
WHEW! That’s a whole lotta cake batter! The frosting looks amazing (I’ve gotta find some of those oreos!)
Just how I like it 🙂 Yes you MUST find these Oreos!
What a fun cake! I love it. Pinned!
Thanks so much for sharing Julie!
I love how colorful this cake is!! The perfect party cake! 😉
Thanks Jocelyn!
I am such a funfetti addict so of course I love this cake! Those oreos are freaking awesome too! Awesome recipe!
Thanks Lindsay! Funfetti just brings smiles!
Bought the ingredients to do this cake for my son this weekend. Couldn’t find the Golden Birthday Cake Oreos, so settled for the Chocolate, but at least they are the bday cake ones! Excited to try this…wonder if it could be done using round pans and layering? Would look so good!
Hi Jess! Actually, another reader asked me about this on a different poke cake. If you have a spring form pan, I think it will be fine. The cake gets very “wet” after you pour the sweetened condensed milk over it. I would be too afraid of it falling apart!
Oh my goodness! I must have missed this. 🙂 I love funfetti anything. The cake looks perfect! It’s so colorful and fun. 🙂
I do know your obsession with sprinkles and I love that!
Is the amount of whipping cream in the recipe correct? I just made this and had twice as much cake batter whipped cream as was needed. Any suggestions for using the remainder of the whipped cream?
Yes the amounts are correct! You might have some left over, but it is meant to be a healthy serving of the whipped cream on this cake! I eat it straight with a spoon 🙂 or maybe with some fruit so you feel less guilty after you piece of cake.
This cake was soooooo good! I made it for my mother-in-law’s birthday because she loves funfetti cakes and she loved it. Thanks :).
YEAH! That sounds awesome! I am so glad you liked it!
I am currently making this for my roommates 21st birthday celebration tomorrow and it makes my apartment smell wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!
Yeah! that sounds awesome Kylie!
I was wondering if you could use white cake mix to make the Cake Batter Whipped Cream? Or any of the other cake mix flavors? This cake looks so fun and yummy at the same time! Can’t wait to make it!
I was wondering if you could use white cake mix for the Cake Batter Whipped Cream? Or any other cake mix flavors? Can’t wait to make this! Thanks in advance!
I have to thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it for a friend’s birthday this weekend, and it gets everything right. I used Betty Crocker’s French Vanilla cake mix, plus the other ingredients you listed, and it made my kitchen smell like Heaven. After I made the whipped cream (which was much easier than I expected) and spread a little more than half on the cake (which was more than enough), I dipped the leftover Oreos in the leftover whipped topping and enjoyed a delicious little snack. When it was time to eat the cake, everyone raved at how good it was, and boy was it good! This is one of my new favorite recipes, so thank you for bringing something so wonderful into my life.
Thank you Derek! I am so glad you came back to let me know. I love when readers share their experience with me, good and bad. Of course the good ones are the best 🙂 Have a great day!
Any chance you can use cook and serve pudding and not instant?
Hi Teagon. I have never used it, but the purpose is that the pudding should be mixed and then poured over the cake and then it sets in the fridge.
Oh, I see. Your directions say to put the dry mix in with the cake mix and buttermilk and all. It says to pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top but not to make the pudding separate. I’ve made poke cakes before, and I was actually looking for one where you’d pour the pudding on top-I think it would be delicious!! Thank you for the quick response!!!
Sorry Teagon! You are right, I am not sure what I was thinking! I do add the extra vanilla pudding mix to the batter, even if the mix has pudding in it. You could also use actually mixed pudding on top instead of sweetened condensed milk.
Can you make this ahead of time? Like the night before?
I live in Florida What are Birthday Cake Oreos? Are they available here or by mail
Hi Sylvia, I apologize, I do not know if this product is available in Florida, but I do know it is quite common. Check your local grocery stores or Target type stores. If not, you can substitute with a Golden Oreo.
is this cake really sweet? My daughter loves the funfetti from the box, but I thought this would be better. Is it just about as sweet?