Description
Indulge in a delicious Dirt Cake Recipe, perfect for any occasion. Discover the simple steps to create this delectable treat! Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz/405g) Oreo cookies or chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 3 cups (720ml) cold milk
- 2 packages (3.9 oz/111g each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 12 oz (340g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional decorations: gummy worms, small plastic flowers, clean garden tools, or mint sprigs
- Optional: 8-10 drops green food coloring (if creating ‘grass’ topping with some of the cream mixture)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Crumbs Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine soil with some varied texture. If you don’t have a food processor, place cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Set aside about 1/4 of the crumbs for the top layer of your **Dirt Cake**.
- Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Mixture In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until completely smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until well incorporated and no lumps remain. The mixture should be light and creamy. This foundation creates that luxurious texture that makes the **Dirt Cake** so irresistible.
- Step 3: Prepare the Pudding In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold milk and chocolate pudding mix for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken but is still pourable. Let it stand for 5 minutes to set slightly. The pudding adds that rich chocolate flavor that perfectly complements the cookie ‘dirt.’
- Step 4: Combine the Mixtures Gently fold the chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Then fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform in color with no white streaks. Be careful not to overmix – you want to maintain the light, airy texture that makes this **Dirt Cake** so delightful.
- Step 5: Assemble the Dirt Cake Choose your serving container (flower pot, trifle dish, or individual cups). Begin with a layer of cookie crumbs on the bottom, followed by a generous layer of the cream mixture. Continue alternating layers, ending with the reserved cookie crumbs on top to create the ‘dirt’ effect. For a garden-themed presentation, insert gummy worms between layers and decorate the top with flowers or small garden tools.
- Step 6: Chill Refrigerate your assembled **Dirt Cake** for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften slightly, creating that perfect cake-like texture that gives this dessert its name.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg