Best 2 Decadent Dirt Cake Signature Grooms Cake Or Special Occasion Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the Decadent Dirt Cake: A Culinary Masterpiece for Special Occasions

Welcome to a world of pure indulgence with our Decadent Dirt Cake, a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This extraordinary cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and a surprise layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that mimic the appearance of dirt. Topped with a generous layer of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this cake is a visual delight that will impress your guests at any special occasion. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with three irresistible recipes: the moist chocolate cake, the luscious chocolate pudding, and the velvety whipped cream. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure that every bite of this cake is a moment of pure bliss. So, prepare to embark on this delectable adventure and create a dessert that will leave an everlasting impression.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DIRT CAKE I



Dirt Cake I image

This is a great conversation piece at parties. Adults love it as much as the children do. Get a new garden trowel, medium sized flower pot and artificial flower at a craft store for full effect.

Provided by Tammy Hooper

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
32 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling

Steps:

  • Chop cookies very fine in food processor. The white cream will disappear.
  • Mix butter, cream cheese, and sugar in bowl.
  • In a large bowl mix milk, pudding and whipped topping together.
  • Combine pudding mixture and cream mixture together.
  • Layer in flower pot, starting with cookies then cream mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Add artificial flower and trowel. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.5 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 895.8 mg, Sugar 69.2 g

DECADENT DIRT CAKE - SIGNATURE GROOM'S CAKE OR SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE



Decadent Dirt Cake - Signature Groom's Cake or Special Occasion Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 16 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups good quality dark chocolate (recommended: Guittard)
2 tablespoons extremely strong coffee
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
2 cups very hot water
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (recommended: Nielsen-Massey)
1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
Whipped Chocolate Buttercream, recipe follows, optional
1 cup good quality dark chocolate (recommended: Guittard)
1/2 cup (1 stick) room temperature salted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla (recommended: Nielsen Massey)
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
1 pound sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease and lightly flour a large Bundt pan or alternatively use a vegetable release spray. Place the rack at the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Melt, do not boil, butter, sugar, chocolate, and coffee in a medium-sized saucepan with the hot water, until the sugar is dissolved. Cool completely and pour into a large mixing bowl. Set the mixer on slow to medium speed. Sift together the combined flours and cocoa. In a separate bowl, combine the beaten eggs, vanilla, and coffee-flavored liqueur. Add the flour mixture alternately with egg mixture to the basic chocolate mixture. This is a thin mixture do not over beat. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and place into the preset oven. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours at 300 degrees F. Check with a skewer to be sure the cake is cooked through. Cool the cake for 20 minutes before removing it from the pan. Cook's Notes: The recipe can be frozen, triple-wrapped, for up to three months. Adding 1/2 to 1 cup of roughly chopped toasted walnuts or pecans can also add punch and a change of pace to the recipe. Serving suggestions: The cake may be iced with chocolate butter frosting or alternatively simply sift confectioners' sugar 'snow' onto the cake top after cooling or place a slice of cake into a pool of commercial raspberry puree then for decoration add whole fresh raspberries. Top with a dollop of whipped heavy cream.
  • Barely melt the chocolate in a double boiler over gentle heat. Remove from the heat source and pour into a large mixing bowl then cool for five minutes. Add the butter, cream, vanilla, coffee-flavored liqueur, and mix on medium speed until the mixture thickens. Finally add the confectioners' sugar in small batches until the mixture holds a medium peak. If the kitchen temperature is warm, and the icing is not of spreading consistency place the bowl in the refrigerator for a few minutes, then recommence mixing. Slather the icing over the cake with an offset palette knife. Enough icing for 1 cake.

Tips:

  • Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a neater appearance, use a piping bag to frost the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

With its moist and delicious chocolate cake layers, creamy chocolate frosting, and rich chocolate ganache, this decadent dirt cake is sure to be a hit at any special occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a wedding, or just a special day, this cake is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a dessert that's both delicious and easy to make, give this decadent dirt cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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