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Dirt Pie

BakedChocolateClassicDessertsFestiveParty FoodPotluckSpecial OccasionSweetVegetarian
Time :1 hour 3 minutes
Yield :15 servings
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Rich chocolate cake slice topped with chocolate ganache and cookie crumbles on a white plate with chocolate drizzle, perfect for dessert or special occasions.

The Scoop

Chocolate cake, hot fudge, pudding, and Oreos!
Basically, proof that dessert doesn't need to behave itself. This Dirt Pie layers rich chocolate cake with gooey fudge, creamy pudding, and a thick blanket of crushed Oreos for that wonderfully messy “dirt” effect.
It’s nostalgic, ridiculously easy to assemble, and exactly the kind of dessert that disappears faster than anyone expects.
Hack it:
Add a peanut butter layer: Warm a little creamy peanut butter and drizzle it over the cake before adding the pudding.
Make it minty: Use mint chocolate cookies and add a tiny splash of peppermint extract to the pudding mixture.
Give it a grown-up twist: Add a splash of coffee to the cake batter to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Make individual dirt cups: Layer everything into small glasses or jars for an easy party dessert with zero slicing required.
Add the “worms”: Tuck gummy worms into the Oreo crumbs for a nostalgic party-school-cafeteria moment.
Leftovers:
Dirt cups: Scoop leftovers into small jars and top with fresh cookie crumbs for individual desserts.
Milkshake material: Blend a scoop with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and a splash of milk.
Ice cream topping: Warm a portion slightly and spoon it over vanilla ice cream.
Trifle remix: Layer leftovers with whipped cream and extra Oreos in a glass for a quick chocolate trifle.
Freeze it: Portion into small containers and freeze for a fudgy, semi-frozen treat. Let it sit for a few minutes before digging in.

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix, plus
  • All the ingredients required according to package instructions
  • 1 (12.8 ounce) jar hot fudge
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages dark chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk, divided in half
  • 1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreo cookies
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub of imitation whipped topping
  • additional hot fudge & Oreos, to taste
  • optional toppings, to taste

Directions

  • Make the cake batter according to package instructions.
  • Bake the cake in a 9x13 baking dish until a knife comes out clean from the center, about 22-28 minutes.
  • Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, poke holes in the top of the cake while it is still slightly warm.
  • Heat the jar of hot fudge in the microwave until it is smooth and can be stirred easily. Heat it in short increments to ensure it isn’t burned.
  • Pour the entire jar over the cake and allow it to soak in through the holes you created.
  • Let it rest until the cake is cooled.
  • Combine 1 of the pudding mixes with 1 3/4 cups of the cold milk.
  • Immediately pour the pudding mixture over the top of the cake, spreading evenly.
  • Put the cake into the refrigerator and allow the pudding to set for about 15 minutes.
  • Combine the second box of pudding mix with the remaining 1 3/4 cups of cold milk in a separate bowl.
  • Refrigerate until the pudding has been set.
  • Place 3/4 of the package of Oreos into a gallon-sized plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Remove the set pudding in the bowl from the refrigerator and mix with the container of imitation whipped topping.
  • Add the crushed Oreos to the whipped topping mixture.
  • Spread the whipped topping mixture over the top of the cake, creating the “dirt” layer.
  • Top the cake with the remaining hot fudge, Oreos, and your favorite toppings.
  • Serve cold.
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