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Dirt Cake

Decadent Dirt Cake: A Nostalgic Delight for Any Gathering

This Dirt Cake combines rich chocolate cake, velvety pudding, and nostalgic Oreos for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Choose a brand you love for a rich flavor.
  • 1 cup Hot Fudge Sauce Store-bought options are quick and easy.
For the Pudding Layers
  • 2 packages Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Feel free to swap with vanilla or butterscotch.
  • 4 cups Milk Required for preparing the pudding.
For the Topping
  • 15 cookies Oreo Cookies Choose regular or gluten-free Oreos.
  • 1 container Cool Whip Ensure it's completely thawed before using.
  • 5 cookies Extra Crushed Oreos Sprinkle on top just before serving.
  • Seasonal Candies Use for festive occasions.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Whisk
  • fork
  • plastic wrap
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dirt Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, pour into dish, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Poke holes evenly across the cake surface. Heat hot fudge sauce until warm and drizzle over the cake to infuse.
  3. Whisk instant chocolate pudding mix and milk together until thick. Spread pudding over the fudge-infused cake and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  4. Mix remaining pudding with milk until thick. Fold in thawed Cool Whip and half the crushed Oreos to create a topping.
  5. Spread the fluffy topping mixture over the chilled pudding layer and sprinkle with remaining crushed Oreos.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Slice and add decorative candies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the Dirt Cake to chill enhances the flavors, making it ideal for gatherings and ahead-of-time preparation.

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