Oreo Dirt Cake
This nostalgic Oreo Dirt Cake is a no-fuss, ultra-creamy layered dessert made with chocolate cake, fudge, pudding, Cool Whip, and crunchy Oreos. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Rolling pin or food processor
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Base Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared according to package instructions
- 12.8 oz hot fudge warmed slightly
Pudding Layers
- 2 packages chocolate instant pudding mix 3.4 oz each
- 1 3/4 cups milk cold, per pudding packet
Topping
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- 30 Oreos crushed, divided
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake as instructed on the box. Bake, then let cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the end of a spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- Warm the hot fudge just enough to pour, then drizzle evenly over the cake, allowing it to sink into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely before continuing.
- In a bowl, whisk one pudding mix with milk until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake. Chill for 20 minutes to slightly thicken.
- In another bowl, prepare the second pudding mix with milk. Chill for 10 minutes, then fold in Cool Whip gently.
- Stir in 3/4 of the crushed Oreos into the Cool Whip mixture. Spread this over the cake as the final layer.
- Sprinkle remaining Oreos on top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Add gummy worms for a playful touch, or experiment with flavored pudding or Oreos. For crunchier topping, wait to add final Oreo layer until serving.