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.
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.