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This Oreo better than sex cake lives up to its name: a rich devil’s food cake poked all over and soaked with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup, then smothered in a fluffy chocolate pudding topping and a thick blanket of crushed Oreos. It is outrageously moist, decadent, and so easy thanks to a cake mix shortcut. If you love a good poke cake, it is in a league with my chocolate earthquake cake.
Every forkful is fudgy, creamy, and loaded with cookies-and-cream flavor.
Better Than Sex Cake Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 33 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: About 1 hour plus chilling
- 🍽️ Serving: 12 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 578 per serving
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Rich, chocolatey, cookies and cream
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy
Quick Answer
Better than sex cake, sometimes called better than anything cake, is a poke cake so rich and indulgent that fans joke it is better than you-know-what. A chocolate cake is poked and soaked with sweet fillings, then topped with whipped topping and a crunchy or candy topping, here, crushed Oreos.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Poking and soaking makes it ultra moist. Fork holes let the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup sink deep into the cake for a fudgy, never-dry crumb.
- A cake mix shortcut keeps it easy. Devil’s food cake mix gives you a rich chocolate base with almost no effort, so the wow factor comes from the layers.
- Chocolate pudding topping adds creaminess. Instant pudding folded into whipped topping makes a light, chocolatey frosting that stays fluffy.
- Crushed Oreos bring crunch and cookies-and-cream flavor. A thick layer of Oreo crumbles on top adds texture and that irresistible cookies-and-cream finish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A semi-homemade cake mix shortcut makes it fast and foolproof.
- Outrageously moist, fudgy, and crowd-pleasing for any gathering.
- It feeds a 9×13 crowd and travels well to potlucks, just like my marble cake.
- No frosting skills needed; you just smooth and sprinkle.
- Cookies-and-cream lovers will go wild for the Oreo topping, perfect next to Oreo truffles.
Key Ingredients
A few smart shortcut ingredients build a show-stopping cake.
- Devil’s food cake mix: A rich chocolate base, plus the eggs, oil, and water the box calls for.
- Sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup: The sweet soak that makes the cake fudgy and moist.
- Instant chocolate pudding and whole milk: The base of the fluffy chocolate topping.
- Whipped topping: Folded into the pudding for a light, creamy frosting.
- Crushed Oreos: A thick layer on top for crunch and cookies-and-cream flavor.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
Make this poke cake your own.
- Caramel version: Swap the chocolate syrup soak for caramel and top with toffee bits for a classic better than sex cake.
- Peanut butter: Add a swirl of peanut butter to the topping and use peanut butter Oreos.
- Extra fudgy: Drizzle with hot fudge or chocolate syrup just before serving.
- Mint: Use mint Oreos and a few drops of peppermint extract in the topping.
- Different topping: Try crushed Heath bars or a chocolate cream cheese swirl.
How to Make Better Than Sex Cake
- Mix and bake the devil’s food cake in a 9×13 dish according to the box directions.
- While still warm, poke holes all over the cake with a fork.
- Whisk the sweetened condensed milk with chocolate syrup and pour it all over, spreading into the holes; cool completely.
- Whisk the whole milk and pudding mix, add chocolate syrup, then fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Top with the crushed Oreos, then chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Poke the holes while the cake is still warm so it soaks up the most filling.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the topping so it does not melt.
- Add the Oreos just before serving so they stay crunchy, or right after topping for a softer crumb.
- Chill the cake at least an hour; it slices cleaner and tastes even better cold.
- Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat squares.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Serve this cake cold, cut into generous squares, with an extra drizzle of chocolate syrup if you like. It is a guaranteed hit at potlucks, birthdays, and holidays, right alongside a marble cake on the dessert table.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream takes each slice over the top. For a full chocolate dessert spread, pair it with earthquake cake and a plate of Oreo truffles.
Store the cake covered in the fridge for up to four days; it stays moist and delicious. It is best made a few hours ahead so the flavors meld and the topping sets.
Better Than Sex Cake FAQs
Yes, and it is even better made ahead. Assemble the cake and topping, then refrigerate. Add the crushed Oreos a few hours before serving so they stay crunchy, or right away if you prefer them softened.
No. You can use your favorite homemade chocolate cake baked in a 9×13 pan. The cake mix simply makes it fast and foolproof.
You can fold the pudding into freshly whipped, lightly sweetened heavy cream. Use about 3 cups of whipped cream in place of the tub of whipped topping.
Cover and refrigerate the cake for up to four days. The soaked cake stays wonderfully moist, and the topping holds up well; just keep it chilled.
The soaked cake freezes well before topping. Freeze it up to two months, thaw in the fridge, then add the fresh topping and Oreos before serving.
Classic Oreos are perfect, but you can use Double Stuf, Golden, or any flavored Oreo you love. Crush them into a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks for the best texture.
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Oreo Better Than Sex Cake
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 1 & 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5.9 ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup plus more for serving
- 16 ounces whipped topping
- 20 crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Mix and prepare the cake per the directions on the back of the box.1 box devil’s food cake mix plus ingredients needed to make it
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup until smooth.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
- Once the cake is done baking, start poking holes in it with a fork all over while still warm.
- Drizzle the condensed milk mixture all over the cake, I like to take a spatula to move the filling around so it soaks into the holes of the cake and doesn’t all run off the sides.
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
- Once the cake is cool, make the topping by whisking the whole milk and pudding mix until smooth.1 & 1/2 cups whole milk, 5.9 ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
- Whisk in the chocolate syrup.1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- Whisk in the whipped topping a little at a time until fully mixed in with no streaks, it may be a little lumpy, but that’s okay.16 ounces whipped topping
- Smooth the whipped topping mixture all over the cake; there is a lot, but use it all. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours to chill and set, even better overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with the crushed Oreos. Serve slices with more chocolate sauce on top if desired.20 crushed Oreos
Notes
- Let the Cake Cool: Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before adding the whipped topping.
- Evenly Poke Holes: Use a fork for evenly spaced holes.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld.
- Add Toppings Last: Add your Oreo toppings just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Experiment with Flavors: Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and toppings.
- Use Quality Ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish.
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