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Dirt Cake Recipe

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This Dirt Cake recipe is a fun and delicious dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake base, layered with creamy chocolate pudding, gooey hot fudge, and topped with a fluffy whipped mixture and crushed Oreos. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, this cake combines moist cake, smooth puddings, and crunchy cookie topping for a playful, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients as directed on the box)
  • 12.8 oz hot fudge

Pudding Layers

  • 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 3/4 cup milk, divided (for pudding layers)

Topping

  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
  • 30 Oreos, crushed (divided: about 3/4 for mixing, remainder for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake: Follow the directions on the chocolate cake mix box to prepare the batter and bake the cake as instructed. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Poke Holes: Using the end of a spoon, poke holes evenly across the surface of the warm cake to allow for the fudge to seep in.
  3. Add Hot Fudge: Warm the hot fudge in the microwave until it is thin enough to pour easily. Pour the hot fudge evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the poked holes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  4. Prepare Pudding Layer: In a medium bowl, mix one package of chocolate instant pudding mix with 1 3/4 cups of milk. Pour this pudding layer over the cooled cake before the pudding sets and place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for about 20 minutes.
  5. Prepare Topping: In another medium bowl, mix the second package of pudding mix with 1 3/4 cups of milk and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set fully.
  6. Add Cool Whip: Remove the set pudding from the refrigerator and fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
  7. Assemble Topping: Mix about three-quarters of the crushed Oreos into the pudding and Cool Whip mixture. Spread this evenly over the chilled pudding layer on the cake.
  8. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top of the pudding layer as a decorative and crunchy finishing touch.
  9. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dirt cake until ready to serve for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature or slightly cooled cake before adding puddings to avoid melting the pudding layers.
  • Warm the hot fudge just enough to make it pourable; overheating can make it too runny.
  • Chilling times help puddings set properly, which ensures distinct layers and a neat slice.
  • Crush Oreos to your preferred size for varying texture on the topping.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

Keywords: Dirt cake, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, hot fudge, Oreo topping, layered dessert

Find it online: https://www.cheftara.com/dirt-cake-recipe/