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Halloween Dirt Cake Recipe

Spooktacular Halloween Dirt Cake Recipe You'll Love Making

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Delight in this Halloween Dirt Cake recipe combining chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms for a spooky treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 24 pieces Oreos Crushed
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Substitute with a sugar alternative if needed
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Or use whipped cream
For the Pudding Layer
  • 2 packages Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Or peanut butter pudding for a twist
  • 3 cups Milk Any type works
For Delectable Decorations
  • 6 pieces Milano Cookies For tombstones
  • 1 cup Gummy Worms Optional
  • 1 cup Candy Pumpkins For garnish
  • 1 tube Wilton Black Writing Icing Or chocolate melts for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Food Processor
  • 9x13 inch Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush 24 Oreos into fine crumbs. Reserve 1/3 for topping, spread remaining crumbs across the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, then fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
  3. Whisk together 3 cups of milk and 2 packages of instant chocolate pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture and spread over the Oreo base. Sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to set the layers.
  6. Before serving, decorate with Milano cookies and gummy worms. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for best results and serve chilled. Add decorations just before serving to maintain freshness.

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