Description
Dirt Cake delivers childhood nostalgia through layers of chocolatey crumbled cookies and creamy pudding, creating a playful dessert that delights both kids and adults with its whimsical dirt-like presentation. Chocolate cookie crumbs nestled between luscious cream evoke memories of backyard adventures and sweet indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients needed on the box)
- 30 Oreos, crushed
- 12.8 ounces (363 grams) hot fudge
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Pudding Components:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) chocolate instant pudding mix (for pudding layer)
- 1.75 cups (414 milliliters) milk (for pudding layer)
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) chocolate instant pudding mix (for topping)
- 1.75 cups (414 milliliters) milk (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions in a 9-inch by 13-inch (23 centimeters by 33 centimeters) baking pan. After removing from the oven, allow the cake to rest and cool for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, carefully create multiple small punctures throughout the cake’s surface. Gently warm the chocolate fudge sauce until slightly runny, then methodically pour over the cake, ensuring the sauce penetrates the created holes. Allow the cake to reach complete room temperature.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk, whisking thoroughly until smooth. Evenly distribute the pudding mixture across the fully cooled cake surface before the pudding begins to set. Transfer the cake to the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes.
- Prepare a second batch of chocolate pudding using the remaining pudding mix and milk. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to achieve a slightly thickened consistency. Gently fold in the whipped topping and approximately 3/4 of the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Spread this creamy mixture uniformly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish the top of the dessert with the remaining crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, creating a textured, crumbly layer. Serve immediately or return to the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Crafted with love, this dirt cake transforms a simple chocolate cake into a delightful dessert adventure.
- Hidden pockets of warm fudge create surprising bursts of rich chocolate flavor in every single bite.
- Creamy pudding layers mingle with crushed Oreo cookies, mimicking the playful texture of actual dirt.
- Cool Whip adds a dreamy, cloud-like smoothness that makes this dessert irresistibly light and decadent.
- Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or when you want to surprise friends with a dessert that looks like a garden landscape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg