The name seem a bit weird but this »Dirty« Oreo Poke Cake is absolutely delicious! If you’re into chocolate cakes, Oreos and custard this will definitely be one you’re gonna like. Though this cake might not win beauty contests, it will definitely win with great flavors and deliciousness ;P It’s always the »inner values« that count. Grandma always told that everyone – and she was right. Well, this cake is definitely worth trying and really easy to prepare (even though the recipe looks quite extensive).
»Poke Cakes« as you can find them in the US have an equivalent in Germany – we call those cakes »Stricknadelkuchen«. If you translate this word it would mean »knitting needle cake«. Slightly misleading because there are no knitting needles involved in creating the holes in the cakes. You use the same tool you would use for a poke cake – a wooden spoon. Keep using the knitting needles to make socks or sweaters ;P
Anyway – both cakes follow the same principle. You bake a (more or less) simple cake, create a bunch of holes in the cake and fill them with something. That can be a custard, condensed milk, fruit purée or compote, jam, sugar syrup… there are quite a few things you can use here ;) The filling will slowly seep into the cake over time and makes the cake heavy and adds a lot of moisture. Many recipes also call for a cream layer on top to hide the holes and filling. Not a bad idea to be honest. A cake with a lot of holes does look weird sometimes ;P
Well. If you want to know why this cake is considered to be »dirty« – it’s the Oreos in the cream topping. All those tiny Oreo crumbs make the cream look like someone added a cup of dirt from the garden – in my opinion. Others will probably not agree because they only see the potential the Oreos have to make this cream super delicious ;P If you like it cleaner just leave the Oreos out and use a plain cream. The cake will still have a lot of the Oreo flavors…
If you are an Oreo fanboy or girl I would definitely recommend preparing the cake as described in the recipe. The only way to get the full experience. Oreo and chocolate »overload« was the goal here ;P
In case you can’t get enough of cakes like this – try some other recipes made with Oreos. They are excellent ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
(9 servings)
For the custard layer:
2 cups (480ml) milk
1 vanilla bean pod
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
2 tbsp. sugar (or xylitol)
1 large egg yolk
For the cake layer:
1/2 cup (100g) sugar (or xylitol)
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt
6.4 oz. (180g) spelt flour
1.4 oz. (40g) cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup (160ml) hot brewed coffee
4-5 Oreos, broken apart
For the topping:
7 oz. (200g) Oreos, crushed & divided
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar
2 tsp. cream stiffener
some additional (Mini) Oreos for the decoration (optional)
(9 Stück)
Für die Puddingschicht:
480ml Milch
1 Vanilleschote
40g Speisestärke
2 EL Zucker (oder Xylit)
1 Eigelb (L)
Für den Kuchen:
100g Zucker (oder Xylit)
80ml Pflanzenöl
2 Eier (L)
1 TL Vanille Extrakt
80g Joghurt
180 g Dinkelmehl (Type 630)
40g Kakaopulver
1 1/2 TL Backpulver
1/2 TL Natron
1/2 TL Salz
160ml frisch gebrühter Kaffee
4-5 Oreos, zerbrochen
Für das Topping:
200g Oreos, Zerkrümelt & aufgeteilt
200g Schlagsahne
2 TL Puderzucker
2 TL Sahnesteif
einige zusätzliche (Mini) Oreos für die Deko (optional)
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Start with the custard. Add the milk to a small pot. Cut the vanilla bean pod lengthwise in half and remove the seeds. Add both to the milk and place on the stove – bring almost to a boil and let cool down again for at least 30 minutes.
2. Add the cornstarch and sugar to a small bowl, add a small amount of the cooled milk, and mix until well combined. Remove the vanilla bean pod from the milk and bring it back to a boil, add the cornstarch mixture and stir in. Continue stirring until the custard has thickened nicely. Let bubble for a minute, then remove from the heat. Mix in the egg yolk. Add a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the custard to prevent skin from forming and let it cool down completely. This can be done a day in advance and the custard can be stored in the fridge until needed.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a square 9 inches (23 cm) baking pan with baking parchment and grease lightly. Set aside. Brew the coffee and set it aside.
4. Add sugar (or xylitol), oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix light and fluffy. Add the yogurt and mix well. In a second bowl, mix the spelt flour with cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add to the large bowl in two batches, alternating with the coffee and mix until just combined – you do not want to overmix the batter. Pour into the prepared baking pan, break the Oreos into small pieces, and place on top of the batter. Bake for about 30-32 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely (inside the baking pan).
5. Crush the Oreos with the help of a freezer bag and a rolling pin. You want fine crumbs. Set aside. Use the end of a wooden spoon or similar and poke holes into the cake (about 1 inch/2,5 cm apart). Prepare a piping bag with the vanilla custard – you might have to whip it first to get a pipe-able consistency. Fill the holes with the custard and spread the rest of the custard all over the cake. Sprinkle half of the crushed Oreos evenly all over the custard and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Add the heavy cream to a bowl and whisk until slightly foamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and cream stiffener and whisk until stiff peaks form. Next, add the remaining Oreo crumbs and fold them in. Spread this mixture evenly on top of the custard with the Oreo crumbs layer and smooth out the top. Place in the fridge for at least two hours. When ready to serve lift the cake out of the pan with the baking parchment, decorate with some Mini Oreos (optional), and cut with a warmed knife into (nine) pieces.
Notes:
+ You can make the cake a day in advance. I recommend decorating it with Oreos right before serving, or the Oreos will get soft overnight.
+ The cake should be eaten within 2-3 days of preparation.
+ If you do not want to use coffee here, you can use (warm) milk instead.
1. Als Erstes den Pudding zubereiten. Dafür die Milch in einen kleinen Topf geben. Vanilleschote der Länge nach einschneiden und das Mark entfernen. Beides zur Milch dazugeben und erhitzen – die Milch kurz vor dem Kochen vom Herd ziehen und dann mindestens 30 Minuten abkühlen lassen.
2. Speisestärke und Zucker in eine kleine Schüssel geben, etwas von der abgekühlten Milch dazugeben und alles gut verrühren. Die Vanilleschote aus dem Topf entfernen und die Milch dann zum Kochen bringen. Die Stärkemischung unterrühren und den Pudding eindicken lassen – für etwa eine Minute blubbern lassen und dann vom Herd ziehen. Das Eigelb unterrühren. Ein Stück Klarsichtfolie direkt auch den Pudding legen, damit sich keine Haut bildet und dann komplett abkühlen lassen. Man kann den Pudding einen Tag vorab zubereiten und bis zur Verwendung im Kühlschrank lagern.
3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eine 23x23cm (9×9 inches) große Backform mit Backpapier auslegen und leicht einfetten. Zur Seite stellen. Den Kaffee frisch aufbrühen und zur Seite stellen.
4. Zucker (oder Xylit), Öl, Eier und Vanille Extrakt in einer großen Schüssel gut verrühren. Den Joghurt dazugeben und gut unterrühren. In einer zweiten Schüssel das Mehl mit Kakao, Backpulver, Natron und Salz vermischen. In zwei Portionen, abwechselnd mit dem Kaffee zur großen Schüssel dazugeben und nur kurz verrühren. Den Teig in die vorbereitete Form füllen, die Oreos in kleinere Stücke zerbrechen und dann auf dem Teig verteilen. Den Kuchen für etwa 30-32 Minuten backen – mit einem Holzspieß testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt und den Kuchen erst herausholen, wenn dieser sauber herauskommt. Aus dem Ofen holen und in der Form komplett abkühlen lassen.
5. Die Oreos für das Topping zu feinen Bröseln verarbeiten (in einen Gefrierbeutel packen und mit dem Nudelholz bearbeiten). Zur Seite stellen. Mit dem Ende eines Kochlöffels Vertiefungen in den Kuchen drücken (im Abstand von etwa 2,5 cm/1 inch). Den Pudding in einen Spritzbeutel füllen (ggf. vorab noch kurz durchrühren) und dann die Vertiefungen mit dem Pudding befüllen. Den Rest gleichmäßig auf dem Kuchen verteilen. Etwa die Hälfte der Oreo-Brösel auf dem Pudding verteilen und dann für mindestens 2 Stunden (oder über Nacht) in den Kühlschrank stellen.
6. Die Sahne in ein hohes Gefäß füllen und mit dem Schneebesen aufschlagen, bis sich Blasen bilden. Puderzucker und Sahnesteif dazugeben und die Sahne dann so lange aufschlagen, bis sie fest geworden ist. Die verbliebenen Oreo-Brösel unterheben und diese Mischung dann auf dem Kuchen verteilen. Noch einmal mindestens 2 Stunden in den Kühlschrank stellen. Den Kuchen kurz vor dem Servieren mithilfe des Backpapiers aus der Form herausheben, ggf. mit Mini Oreos dekorieren (optional) und dann mit einem angewärmten Messer in (neun) Stücke schneiden.
Hinweise:
+ Man kann den Kuchen einen Tag vorab zubereiten. Dekorieren sollte man ihn allerdings erst kurz vor dem Servieren, da Oreos schnell durchweichen.
+ Der Kuchen sollte innerhalb von 2-3 Tagen nach der Zubereitung gegessen werden.
+ Wer keinen Kaffee verwenden möchten, kann stattdessen auch (warme) Milch verwenden.
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PrintDirty Oreo Poke Cake
- Prep Time: 00:40
- Cook Time: 00:30
- Total Time: 12:00
- Yield: 9 1x
- Category: Cake
- Cuisine: United States
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A lot of everything: a lot of chocolate, custard, cream, and Oreos. The perfect cake – Dirty Oreo Poke Cake. Did I mention a lot of flavor? All delicious! ;)
Ingredients
For the custard layer:
2 cups (480ml) milk
1 vanilla bean pod
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
2 tbsp. sugar (or xylitol)
1 large egg yolk
For the cake layer:
1/2 cup (100g) sugar (or xylitol)
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt
6.4 oz. (180g) spelt flour
1.4 oz. (40g) cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup (160ml) hot brewed coffee
4–5 Oreos, broken apart
For the topping:
7 oz. (200g) Oreos, crushed & divided
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar
2 tsp. cream stiffener
some additional (Mini) Oreos for the decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Start with the custard. Add the milk to a small pot. Cut the vanilla bean pod lengthwise in half and remove the seeds. Add both to the milk and place on the stove – bring almost to a boil and let cool down again for at least 30 minutes.
2. Add the cornstarch and sugar to a small bowl, add a small amount of the cooled milk, and mix until well combined. Remove the vanilla bean pod from the milk and bring it back to a boil, add the cornstarch mixture and stir in. Continue stirring until the custard has thickened nicely. Let bubble for a minute, then remove from the heat. Mix in the egg yolk. Add a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the custard to prevent skin from forming and let it cool down completely. This can be done a day in advance and the custard can be stored in the fridge until needed.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a square 9 inches (23 cm) baking pan with baking parchment and grease lightly. Set aside. Brew the coffee and set it aside.
4. Add sugar (or xylitol), oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix light and fluffy. Add the yogurt and mix well. In a second bowl, mix the spelt flour with cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add to the large bowl in two batches, alternating with the coffee and mix until just combined – you do not want to overmix the batter. Pour into the prepared baking pan, break the Oreos into small pieces, and place on top of the batter. Bake for about 30-32 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely (inside the baking pan).
5. Crush the Oreos with the help of a freezer bag and a rolling pin. You want fine crumbs. Set aside. Use the end of a wooden spoon or similar and poke holes into the cake (about 1 inch/2,5 cm apart). Prepare a piping bag with the vanilla custard – you might have to whip it first to get a pipe-able consistency. Fill the holes with the custard and spread the rest of the custard all over the cake. Sprinkle half of the crushed Oreos evenly all over the custard and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Add the heavy cream to a bowl and whisk until slightly foamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and cream stiffener and whisk until stiff peaks form. Next, add the remaining Oreo crumbs and fold them in. Spread this mixture evenly on top of the custard with the Oreo crumbs layer and smooth out the top. Place in the fridge for at least two hours. When ready to serve lift the cake out of the pan with the baking parchment, decorate with some Mini Oreos (optional), and cut with a warmed knife into (nine) pieces.
Notes
+ You can make the cake a day in advance. I recommend decorating it with Oreos right before serving, or the Oreos will get soft overnight.
+ The cake should be eaten within 2-3 days of preparation.
+ If you do not want to use coffee here, you can use (warm) milk instead.
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