Fun Easy Chocolate Dirt Cake
Dive into a playful and irresistible no-bake treat with this Fun Easy Chocolate Dirt Cake, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a playful dessert surprise! This layered delight features crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that mimic "dirt," a creamy, mousse-like filling made from rich chocolate pudding, tangy cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping, and a whimsical topping of gummy worms for a fun twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple dessert is as delightful to make as it is to eat, requiring no oven time and delivering maximum chocolatey goodness. Whether you're looking to entertain kids or satisfy your sweet tooth, this dirt cake is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Serve it chilled and watch the smiles appear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cups butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 15 pieces gummy worms
Instructions
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs. Alternatively, place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with the milk. Whisk together until smooth and the pudding begins to thicken. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
Gently fold the prepared chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. This creates a luscious, mousse-like filling.
In a 9x13-inch pan or a large serving dish, begin layering: sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom, add a layer of the cream cheese and pudding mixture, and repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of crushed cookies on top.
Decorate the top with gummy worms, arranging them to look like they are emerging from the 'dirt'.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy this fun, easy dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 505.4 g | 648% | |
| Saturated Fat | 241.2 g | 1206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 9494 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1409.3 g | 512% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 930.1 g | ||
| Protein | 87.0 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.6 mcg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 1874 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 46.8 mg | 260% | |
| Potassium | 3870 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
