Dirt Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delicious layers of cake, fudge, pudding, and Oreos with this irresistible Oreo Dirt Cake recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients on back of box
Fudge Layer
- 12.8 oz hot fudge
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cup milk
Topping
- 30 Oreos crushed
- 8 oz cool whip thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake as directed on the box and bake it.
- Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Use the back of a spoon to poke holes evenly into the cake.
- Microwave the hot fudge until it is thin enough to pour.
- Pour the hot fudge evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate pudding mix with the milk.
- Before the pudding sets completely, pour it over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for about 20 minutes to chill.
- In another bowl, combine the remaining pudding mix with milk.
- Refrigerate the bowl until the mixture sets fully (approximately 10 minutes).
- Fold in the thawed cool whip once set.
- Add about ¾ of the crushed Oreos to the pudding mixture and spread it evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top of the cake.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy!
Notes
For a more indulgent dessert, consider adding layers of chocolate chips or caramel drizzle. This cake is best served chilled, making it a refreshing treat for warm days.