If you’re craving a decadent dessert, this Oreo Dirt Cake has it all! Layers of moist chocolate cake, rich fudge, creamy pudding, and crunchy Oreos combine for a mouthwatering treat that’s sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients needed as per box instructions)
Pudding Layer:
- 12.8 oz hot fudge
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups milk
For the Topping:
- 30 crushed Oreos
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions:
Cake:
- Prepare and bake the cake according to the box directions.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
- Use the back of a spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake’s surface.
- Microwave the hot fudge until it’s pourable, then evenly drizzle it over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
Pudding Layer:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk.
- Before the pudding sets fully, pour it evenly over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes to chill and set.
Topping:
- In another bowl, prepare the second batch of chocolate pudding mix with milk. Refrigerate until set (about 10 minutes).
- Fold the Cool Whip into the set pudding, then gently mix in 3/4 of the crushed Oreos.
- Spread the Oreo pudding mixture evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.