Description
Creamy Dirt Cake delights dessert enthusiasts with layers of chocolatey goodness and whimsical presentation. Crushed cookies and pudding create a playful treat that brings childhood memories to life while satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 30 Oreos, crushed
- 12.8 ounces (363 grams) hot fudge
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cool whip, thawed
Pudding and Milk:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups (414 milliliters) milk
Additional Ingredients:
- Ingredients required on back of cake mix box
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions, using a greased pan. Bake at the recommended temperature, then cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Create numerous small holes across the cake’s surface using a spoon’s handle. Microwave the hot fudge until smooth and liquid, then carefully drizzle over the cake, allowing it to penetrate the holes thoroughly.
- Let the cake cool completely. Whisk the first chocolate pudding mix with milk until smooth and creamy. Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the cake and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
- Prepare the second pudding mix with milk, chilling for 10 minutes until it thickens. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and uniform.
- Crush the Oreo cookies, reserving some for topping. Incorporate approximately three-quarters of the crushed cookies into the pudding-whipped topping blend. Spread this mixture carefully over the chilled cake.
- Garnish the cake’s surface with the remaining crushed Oreo cookies. Refrigerate until serving time or enjoy immediately. The layered dessert promises a rich, textural chocolate experience perfect for any gathering.
Notes
- Poking holes in the cake allows the hot fudge to penetrate deeply, creating an incredibly moist and rich texture that melts in your mouth.
- Refrigerating between layers helps set the pudding and cool whip, ensuring a stable and creamy consistency that won’t collapse when serving.
- Crushing Oreos differently can change the dessert’s mouthfeel – finely ground creates a smoother layer, while coarsely crushed adds more crunch and visual interest.
- Swap regular ingredients with gluten-free cake mix, dairy-free pudding, and vegan cool whip alternatives to make this dessert accessible for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg