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Dirt Cake

Decadent Dirt Cake That Everyone Will Love to Dig Into

This Dirt Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, velvety pudding, and crushed Oreos.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Follow package instructions.
For the Fudge Layer
  • 12.8 oz Hot Fudge Store-bought is recommended.
For the Pudding Layers
  • 1 packet Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix 3.4 oz, consider cookies and cream flavor.
  • 1.75 cups Milk Use cold milk for the best results.
For the Crunchy Layer
  • 30 pieces Oreos Crushed; consider other Oreo flavors.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Thawed; any store brand works.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Microwave
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Oreo Dirt Cake
  1. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Poke holes in the top of the cooled cake using the back of a wooden spoon to allow the hot fudge to seep in.
  3. Warm the hot fudge in the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour it evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let cool completely.
  4. Whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 1.75 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes. Pour over the cake and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Mix the second packet of pudding with remaining milk and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, then fold in Cool Whip and 3/4 of the crushed Oreos.
  6. Spread the whipped topping mixture over the cake and sprinkle with remaining crushed Oreos. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a quick summer treat, skip the cake layer and create parfaits with crushed Oreos, pudding, and Cool Whip. Customize with different Oreo flavors or add gummy worms for a fun touch.

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