Oreo Dirt Cake
A rich, creamy, layered chocolate dessert made with chocolate cake, hot fudge, instant pudding, and crushed Oreos, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Pudding Layer
- 30 pieces Oreos, crushed
- 12.8 oz hot fudge
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1.75 cups milk
Topping
- 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1.75 cups milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the back of a spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
Add the Fudge
- Warm the hot fudge in the microwave until smooth and pourable. Pour it evenly over the cake, allowing it to sink into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
First Pudding Layer
- In a bowl, whisk the chocolate instant pudding mix with the milk. Before the pudding fully sets, pour it over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
Prepare the Topping
- In a clean bowl, mix the remaining pudding mix with milk and refrigerate for about 10 minutes until set. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until smooth, then stir in about three-quarters of the crushed Oreos.
Assemble
- Spread the pudding and Cool Whip mixture evenly over the cake. Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos over the top.
Serve
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Let the cake cool properly before adding pudding to keep the layers neat. Crushing the Oreos finely creates a more realistic 'dirt' texture on top. Refrigerating before serving helps the layers set and improves flavor. This Oreo Dirt Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.