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dirt cake

Dirt Cake

This dirt cake is a fun, layered dessert with creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms for decoration. A perfect treat for kids' parties!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Dirt Cake Base
  • 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 12 oz Cool Whip
Topping
  • 1 package Oreo Cookies crushed
  • 10 pieces Gummy Worms for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then combine it with the pudding mixture. Stir gently until fully incorporated.
  4. In a serving dish, layer the pudding mixture and crushed Oreo cookies. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of cookies on top.
  5. Top the cake with gummy worms for decoration. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

This dirt cake can be made ahead of time and chilled in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight for better flavor.
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