Best 8 Flower Pot Dirt Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delightful Flower Pot Dirt Cake, a captivating dessert that combines the charm of a miniature garden with the irresistible flavors of chocolate and pudding. This unique treat features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and crushed Oreos, all cleverly arranged in a flower pot to resemble a luscious patch of dirt. Edible flowers and gummy worms add a touch of whimsy and color, transforming this dessert into a playful and unforgettable centerpiece for any occasion. The article presents three variations of this enchanting cake: the Classic Flower Pot Dirt Cake, the No-Bake Flower Pot Dirt Cake, and the Gluten-Free Flower Pot Dirt Cake. Each recipe offers a distinct twist on the classic, catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article will guide you in creating this delightful dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
DIRT CAKE II
Kids love dirt. Can be made in a large flower pot or 2 small flower pots.
Provided by DARLENEL
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the cookies in a food processor and process until they become fine crumbs. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter or margarine, cream cheese, confectioners sugar and vanilla flavoring. Beat on low speed to mix then beat on medium speed until smooth. Add the chocolate pudding mix and milk to the bowl. Beat on low speed to combine.
- Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Assemble in the ungreased 9x13 inch pan in layers as follows: first layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; second layer, 1/2 pudding mixture; third layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; fifth layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs.
- Tuck the ends of gummy worms in the cookie "dirt". Be sure to have a worm on each piece. Store in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Cut into 15 squares, or serve with a clean garden trowel or a toy sand shovel if serving in the flower pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 27.6 g
FLOWER POT CAKE (OR DIRT CAKE)
I used to make flower pot gifts years ago, and just thought this would be a great idea to share for the holidays. COOKS.COM
Provided by Penny Hall
Categories Other Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. 1 (8 inch) new flower pot (plug hole with wax paper) Artificial flowers Gummy worms 1 pkg. (1 1/4 lb.) Oreo cookies, crushed fine in a blender or crumbled by hand) Cream together the following and set aside: 1/2 stick butter 1 c. powdered sugar Blend until thick: vanilla or chocolate pudding 3 1/2 c. milk 1 (12 oz.) container of Cool Whip Add cream cheese mixture and Cool Whip. Layer cookies and pudding mixture in the flower pot. Top with cookies last. Cookies should look like potting soil on top. Add artificial flowers and gummy worms for decoration and attach the following card and a bow to the pot. CARD: I know I look strange, but dig right in.... The flowers are fake but the dirt is cake. I don't need water or tender loving care, Just eat my dirt 'til my pot is bare.
DIRT CAKE
Dirt Cake is fun to serve at family gatherings, or to give as a gift. I've also taken it to church dinners. It not only tastes good but is unique.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Crush cookies until they resemble potting soil. Divide half of the crumbs between the flower pots. Set pots and remaining crumbs aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture until blended., Add filling to pots; top with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. If desired, wrap silk flower stems in foil; add to flower pots. Decorate with gummy worms and display with gardening tools if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FLOWER POT DIRT CAKE
A great non-cook recipe for children to make and serve friends or as a class cooking project. It's a fun and easy introduction to cooking for all.
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 8inch flower pot
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line 8-inch plastic flower pot with foil and tape.
- Cream margarine, sugar and cream cheese; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix milk, pudding and cool whip.
- Gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well.
- Beginning with oreo cookies, layer in pot, cookies, pudding, alternating and ending with cookies.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Stick artificial flower (s) in pot with following poem:.
- I know I look strange but dig right in.
- The flower is fake,.
- The dirt is cake.
- I don't need water or Tender Loving Care,.
- Just eat my dirt, till pot is bare.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5731.8, Fat 314.6, SaturatedFat 171.1, Cholesterol 369.5, Sodium 6395.1, Carbohydrate 686.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 533, Protein 66.9
FLOWERPOT DIRT CAKE
Every year I host a luncheon to welcome spring. I like to surprise my friends and leave them with a special memory. This delicious cake does the trick. Sometimes people are a little hesitant because they don't think you can really eat out of a clay flowerpot, but once I explain that the pot is new, clean and lined with foil, they like the idea and dig right in!-Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, crush cookies until fine. Set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth. In another bowl, mix pudding and milk until well blended. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. In the flowerpot, alternate layers of cookie crumbs and pudding mixture, ending with crumbs. Chill several hours or overnight. Decorate with silk flowers and gummy worms.
Nutrition Facts :
DIRT CAKE I
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
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
FLOWERPOT CAKE. DIRT FOR DESSERT!!
Serve up spoonfuls of dirt for dessert right out of the planter for a very surprising and fun April Fool's Day joke!
Provided by Clever Cooking
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 Dessert, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Assembly -- Make sure everyone is out of the way! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/iw0FN3eH3mM.
- 1. Layer pieces of cake, spoonfuls of pudding, sprinkles of cookie and gummy worms, here and there in the planter.
- 2. When you reach the top of the planter, sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies on the top, covering the entire surface.
- 3. Place a few rocks on top of the crushed cookies and insert your plant or flower into the cake.
- Now you're ready to set your 'plant' on the table or a nearby counter so it'll be ready for an after dinner surprise!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 300.4, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.2
FLOWER POT CAKE
This is a light, creamy dessert that is lots of fun! Prep/time does not include the time it takes to bake the cake, since that may vary according to the pans you use. Do I need to tell you that you should buy a new flower pot just for this dessert? For fun, garnish with gummy worms and serve with a plastic spade. Note: RZ is refusing to understand "artificial flowers" in the ingredient list- and keeps changing it to edible fresh flowers... but you want fake ones!
Provided by Good Vibe Goddess
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 flower pot, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Empty cake mix into a large bowl. Mix in water, oil and eggs. Bake according to package directions. You will have leftover cake -- I usually make mine into muffins and freeze what I dont use.
- Empty pudding mix into another bowl. Add milk and beat, according to package directions. Let thicken in fridge.
- Grind cookies in blender or food processor until you have very fine crumbs that resemble dirt.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and maragrine together. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold cream cheese micture into thickened pudding.
- Get your flower pot (mine is about 9" tall) and line the bottom with small square of aluminum foil if the pot has drainage holes.
- Layer ingredients into the flower pot in the following order-.
- Cookie crumbs first. Top with crumbled (or small cubes) chocolate cake. Then pudding mixture. Lastly, Cool Whip.
- Repeat layering 3 to 4 times. Top off entire pot with 1" of cookie crumbs.
- Chill until set.
- Garnish with flowers. Add gummy worms if you wish. Serve with spade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133.2, Fat 62, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 1431.8, Carbohydrate 135.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 80.9, Protein 16.3
Tips:
- Choose the right type of flower pot: Make sure the flower pot is food-safe and large enough to hold all of the ingredients. A 6-inch pot is a good size for a single-layer cake, while an 8-inch pot can hold a double-layer cake.
- Use a good quality potting mix: The potting mix should be moist and well-drained. You can use a pre-mixed potting mix or make your own by combining equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite.
- Water the cake regularly: The cake should be watered every day or two, or as needed. The potting mix should be kept moist, but not soggy.
- Fertilize the cake once a month: Use a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer according to the package directions.
- Prune the cake regularly: The cake should be pruned to keep it in shape and to remove any dead or dying leaves.
Conclusion:
Flower pot cakes are a fun and easy way to add a touch of whimsy to your garden or patio. They are also a great way to get kids involved in gardening. With a little care and attention, your flower pot cake will thrive and provide you with beautiful blooms for years to come. Just remember to follow these tips to keep it healthy and looking its best.
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