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Dirt Cake Recipe

Decadent Dirt Cake Recipe That'll Wow Your Guests

You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up an Oreo Dirt Cake that satisfies your sweet tooth. This Dirt Cake Recipe is a true crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Just add the additional ingredients per box instructions.
For the Fudge Layer
  • 12.8 oz hot fudge Feel free to substitute with homemade hot fudge.
For the Pudding Layers
  • 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix Switch to vanilla pudding for a lighter taste.
  • 1.75 cup milk Almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative.
For the Topping
  • 30 Oreos, crushed Experiment with flavored Oreos for a fun twist!
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed Homemade whipped cream offers a fresh upgrade.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, required eggs, water, and oil as per box instructions. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Poke holes evenly across the cake surface with the back end of a wooden spoon, spaced about an inch apart.
  3. Warm the hot fudge in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until pourable. Drizzle over the cake, filling the holes. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix with 1.75 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Pour evenly over the cake and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. In another medium bowl, whisk a second package of chocolate pudding mix with 1.75 cups milk. After 10 minutes, fold in thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
  6. Add ¾ of crushed Oreos to the pudding mixture and stir. Spread evenly over the chilled cake, and sprinkle remaining Oreos on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Make ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld. The cake stays fresh for up to three days in the fridge, perfect for gatherings.

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