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A square slice of creamy Birthday Dirt Cake topped with chocolate crumbs and colorful gummy worms.

Birthday Dirt Cake

This recipe provides a simple, fun dessert perfect for birthdays and celebrations. It uses few ingredients and layers store-bought components for quick assembly.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan or large serving dish
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Cake and Pudding

  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix (baked and cooled)
  • 2 boxes Chocolate pudding mix Instant type recommended
  • 1 L Cold milk For preparing pudding
  • 300 ml Whipped topping Thawed

For the Dirt and Topping

  • 250 g Oreo cookies Crushed finely
  • 1 jar Sprinkles For decoration
  • 1 bag Gummy worms For decoration

Instructions
 

  • Bake the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Let the cake cool completely before proceeding.
  • Prepare the chocolate pudding using the cold milk as directed on the package until the mixture is thick.
  • Gently fold the whipped topping into the prepared pudding until just combined.
  • Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces directly into your large serving dish.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the cake layer. Sprinkle half of the crushed Oreos on top of the pudding.
  • Repeat the layers: remaining pudding, followed by the remaining Oreo crumbs.
  • Decorate the top layer with sprinkles and arrange the gummy worms to look like they are coming out of the 'dirt'.
  • Cover the dish and chill the Birthday Dirt Cake for 3 to 4 hours before you serve it. This allows the layers to set.

Notes

I tested this with different decorations, and it held up beautifully—perfect for last-minute birthday prep. This dessert is easy to customize; use any candy or topping you prefer.
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