Oreo Dirt Cake
This Oreo Dirt Cake is layered with moist chocolate cake, rich fudge, cool pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, and crushed Oreos for a nostalgic no-fuss dessert that brings joy to every bite. It’s perfect for parties, family dinners, or anytime you crave chocolate comfort.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Microwave
- Spoon (for poking)
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
Fudge & Pudding Layers
- 12.8 oz hot fudge warmed slightly until pourable
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1.75 cups milk for pudding mix
Topping Layer
- 30 Oreos crushed, divided
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1.75 cups milk for second pudding mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake mix as directed on the box. Bake and cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a spoon. Warm hot fudge and drizzle evenly across the cake. Let cool completely.
- Whisk together 1 package of pudding mix and 1¾ cups milk. Pour over cooled cake before it sets. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Prepare second pudding mix with another 1¾ cups milk. Chill for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Fold Cool Whip and ¾ of the crushed Oreos into the chilled pudding.
- Spread pudding mixture over the cake. Top with remaining crushed Oreos.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy chilled for best texture.
Notes
Use thawed Cool Whip and slightly warm fudge for best results. Crush Oreos in a zip-top bag for a chunky texture, and chill the dessert well before serving to let the layers set.