Chocolate Dirt Cake
Chocolate dirt cake is one of those desserts that gets everyone at the table excited. Crushed Oreos on the bottom and top, a creamy chocolate pudding filling in the middle, and gummy worms sticking out on top if you want to take it over the top. The kids will go crazy for this one!
Ingredients
- 18.71 ounces double stuff Oreos family sized pack, about 39 cookies
- 7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding two 3.9 ounce packages
- 3 cups milk I used 2%
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces. whipped topping thawed - Like Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Gummy worms optional
Instructions
- Place all Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are crumbs.18.71 ounces double stuff Oreos
- Place about ⅔ of the crushed cookies in a 9x13 casserole pan, placing the rest of the cookie crumbs to the side. Lightly press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, add all of the instant chocolate pudding and milk. Mix until fully combined, then set to the side.7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding, 3 cups milk
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, add softened cream cheese and softened butter and mix until fully combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix until well combined. Add the pudding mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 12 ounces. whipped topping
- With a silicone spatula, fold in the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just smooth.
- Place large spoonfuls of the pudding mixture over the crushed cookies in the pan. Carefully spread it into an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. If refrigerating overnight, carefully cover the pan with plastic wrap. Top with gummy worms if desired, then serve and enjoy!Gummy worms
You can also make the cookies into crumbs by placing them in a gallon size freezer zip-top bag. Thenn gently crush the cookies with a rolling pin or a heavy metal can. (like canned soup or canned vegetables)
Notes
You can also use a family sized package of regular Oreos, about 18 ounces, or a storebrand cookie. For regular size Oreos (not double stuffed) you need about 44-45 cookies.
The number of cookies does not need to be perfectly exact in this recipe since it's no bake, you just need enough to make a crust and sprinkle some on top.
If you want to be able to slice this cake into clean rectangular pieces, place it in the freezer for at least two hours instead of the fridge to help the dessert set up firmer. Otherwise the dirt cake will likely scoop instead of slice as easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 6mg
Found on: onmykidsplate.com/chocolate-dirt-cake/