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I am drooling over this Chocolate chip cookie poke cake! This chocolate cake has a chocolate chip cookie crust, it’s filled with chocolate pudding and topped with a chocolate chip cookie mousse.
I’m sorry to tell you that I’ve been holding out on you with this Chocolate Chip Cookie Poke Cake. I first made this cake to test out on a coworkers’ birthday before 2016 even ended. Almost immediately after finishing the first slice, a few people went in for seconds.
This cake is similar to my Ultimate Oreo Poke Cake in that the chocolate cake is topped with a cookie-filled mousse. Only this time, instead of Oreos, we’re using chocolate chips cookies.
For this cake, it starts with a chocolate cake that is lined with a chocolate chip cookie crust. It’s filled with chocolate pudding and topped with a chocolate chip cookie mousse. The topping is by far my favorite part! It is also one of the fillings I used in my No-Bake Brookie Icebox Cake, which is the one and only dessert I think I can’t live without.
The mousse is fairly simply and requires only a batch of homemade whipped cream and crushed cookies. I decided to add a little bit of gelatin to the mousse because it helps keep it a little more airy and whipped in texture.
I hate to say it but I am not even sure I need the cake part for this dessert. Wait, what? Did I just say that?
The bottom of this cake is lined with chocolate chip cookies. The cookies soften in the cake mix, so they are easy to cut through and blend in nicely with the cake. I used Chips Ahoy, but anything similar would work.
I think it adds a nice surprise when you get a fork full of cake and there’s a cookie inside! I love the combination of textures with the spongy cake, the cold pudding and the airy mousse on top.
I literally have to stop myself from going back for seconds eeer I mean thirds.
I’m no stranger to poke cake, at this point I’m probably making at least one a month but they are just too good not to share!
When you work with as many people as I do, you have to keep bringing fresh desserts to the table!
Poke cakes are often my go-to dessert for work birthdays and potlucks. It usually a lot less effort than a layer cake or cupcakes, and I’ve never met a person who doesn’t love a poke cake..
Between the cake, the pudding filling and the mousse, you can’t go wrong. You can also find this recipe at Food Fanatic.
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Would it be ok or better to make this cake the day before and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight or make it the day of. Thanks
Hi Mike, absolutely! Just keep it in the refrigerator.
Do you think I could do cookie dough all across the bottom instead of individual cookies? Perhaps line the bottom of the pan with the dough, bake for 10 minutes cool and then the rest of the recipe?
Hi Stephanie! I LOVE that idea. I’ve never tried it so I am not sure how it will turn out. Do you want a baked cookie layer on the bottom or do you want cookie on the bottom?
Does this need to be refrigerated
Hi Lisa, yes it does because of the pudding and the whipped cream. Enjoy!
For the topping can I use a tub of whipped topping instead?
This cake looks fantastic! I love all of your poke cakes.
Thank you so much Joanne!
Where did you get that fabulous spoon in the photo that says “eat dessert first” Love it!
Hi Linda, it was a gift from my friend. I think she got it on Etsy!
Looks incredible! I am making this cake for hubs for his birthday, he will be so happy! Nettie
Sounds awesome Nettie! What a fabulous birthday cake!