Best 8 Quick Dirt Cake Recipes

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**Indulge in the Decadence of Quick Dirt Cake: A Symphony of Chocolate, Pudding, and Whipped Cream**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with the delectable Quick Dirt Cake, a dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible layers of chocolate cookie crumbs, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This no-bake wonder comes together in a flash, making it the perfect treat for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find three tempting variations of this classic dessert, each offering a unique flavor profile that caters to diverse preferences. Dive into the rich, chocolatey depths of the Original Quick Dirt Cake, where layers of crushed Oreos and chocolate pudding harmoniously blend. Discover the zesty twist of the Lemon Blueberry Dirt Cake, where tangy lemon pudding and fresh blueberries dance on your palate. And for those seeking a tropical escape, the Pineapple Coconut Dirt Cake awaits, transporting you to a beachside paradise with its tropical flavors and vibrant colors. With its ease of preparation and customizable options, the Quick Dirt Cake is a versatile dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you clamoring for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DIRT CAKE



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Crushed chocolate cookies are the "dirt" in this no-bake dessert, while gummy worms on top add even more squeal-appeal. For the pudding layers, we folded in whipped sweetened cream cheese for flavor and loft. Be sure to assemble it in a glass dish so you can see the layers. The make-ahead cake is perfect for any potluck or BBQ-or a birthday bash.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups whole milk
50 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos (about 21.45 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Gummy worms, for decorating

Steps:

  • Combine the pudding mix and milk in a large bowl and whisk constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the cookies to a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Remove 4 cups and set aside. Drizzle the butter into the remaining crumbs and pulse until mixture starts to hold together when pinched between your fingers. Pour into a 2 1/2-quart glass bowl and pack with the bottom of a measuring cup to form an even layer. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until no lumps remain, about 2 minutes. Beat the cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold the whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture until well combined, then fold this mixture into the pudding until well combined.
  • Pour half of the pudding mixture over the cookie crust and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cookie crumbs, then top with the remaining pudding mixture and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs, decorate with the gummy worms and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold.

EASY DIRT CAKE RECIPE



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Whether you want to introduce a childhood favorite to your family or need something fun to serve guests, this easy dirt cake is a tasty trip down Memory Lane.

Provided by Laura Sampson,Mashed Staff

Categories     snack, dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.5-ounce) pack of Oreos
2 (3.4-ounce) boxes of Jell-O Instant Chocolate Pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
16 gummy worms

Steps:

  • Put the Oreos in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse to chop finely. Then, set aside.
  • Mix the pudding and milk together with a mixer or whisk. Stir in the Cool Whip until combined, then set aside.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Then, beat in the powdered sugar.
  • Stir the butter mixture into the pudding mix until well combined.
  • Put just enough Oreo crumbs on the bottom of the cup to cover it.
  • Layer 1/2 cup of pudding mix, 1/4 cup of Oreo crumbs, 1/4 cup of pudding in eight cups. Smooth the pudding in each layer with a spoon before adding the crumbs.
  • Top each cup with the last of the Oreo crumbs
  • Add gummy worms to hang over the edge and curled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1270 calories, Carbohydrate 222 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 79 mg cholesterol, Fat 36 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 17 g protein, SaturatedFat 18 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 854 mg, Sugar 62 g, TransFat 0 g

DIRT 'CAKE' RECIPE



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Try something different with our Dirt 'Cake' Recipe. This Dirt 'Cake' Recipe layers diced cake pieces and an easy-to-make filling for a tasty good time.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (5.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
3 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
6 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package. Cool completely.
  • Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. Stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Cut 3/4 of the cake into 1/2-inch cubes. Layer half each of the cake cubes and pudding mixture in large glass bowl; repeat layers.
  • Crumble remaining cake into crumbs; sprinkle over dessert. Top with fruit snacks. Refrigerate 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g, Protein 5 g

DIRT CAKE



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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

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies
2 clean new plastic flower pots, about 6 inches in diameter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Silk flowers, aluminum foil, gummy worms and clean new gardening tools, optional

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.

DIRT CAKE II



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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

1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
15 gummi worms

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

QUICK AND EASY DIRT CUPS



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Fun dessert for kids. Garnish cups with gummy worms, frogs, and flowers.

Provided by rdrfsp

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cold milk
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

Steps:

  • Beat milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until well blended and slightly thickened; let stand to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir whipped topping and 1/2 of the crushed cookies into pudding. Spoon 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into each serving cup. Fill each cup 3/4-full with pudding mixture and top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 502.6 mg, Sugar 41.6 g

EASTER DIRT CAKE



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Your kids will absolutely love this fun Easter dirt cake and you can let them go wild with the decorations. Topping suggestions include: jelly beans, candied eggs, sweetened flaked coconut, marshmallows or Peeps®, pink sanding sugar, and desired food coloring to tint coconut. The cake itself is a perfect balance of creamy sweet vanilla with chocolate cookie crumbs.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Easter Cakes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

14.3 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
¼ cup salted butter, melted
nonstick cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix (such as Jell-O®)
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Process cookies and melted butter in the bowl of a food processor until cookies are finely ground and mixture is thoroughly combined. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping cake. Press remaining mixture into a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill while preparing filling, about 20 minutes.
  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese at medium speed with a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar and beat until very creamy and thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
  • Beat pudding mix, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes until mixture has thickened. Add pudding mixture to cream cheese mixture and beat at medium speed until very smooth and combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat heavy cream and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar and beat on medium-high until medium-stiff peaks form, about 5 to 6 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese-pudding mixture. Spoon cream cheese-pudding mixture on top of chocolate cookie crumb mixture in baking dish; smooth with a small off-set spatula. Sprinkle reserved 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumb mixture evenly over top.
  • Cover and chill at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours. Decorate top of cake as desired with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 506.5 mg

PAY DIRT CAKE



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With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the top with a few wrapped chocolate coins. -Betty Jean Jordan, Monticello, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

28 Oreo cookies
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3-1/3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, process the cookies until finely crushed. Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbs for topping., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. In a bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well. Fold in whipped topping., Place half of the cookie crumbs in 2-1/2-qt. container or bowl; top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder or dark chocolate.
  • Make sure the pudding is completely set before adding the next layer.
  • If you want a thicker cake, add more crushed Oreos or cookie crumbs to the mixture.
  • For a more decadent cake, use whipped cream or ice cream instead of whipped topping.
  • Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

Quick dirt cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and whipped topping. The cake can be made ahead of time and is a great option for potlucks and parties. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive dirt cake that everyone will love.

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