A decadent dessert with layers of chocolate cake, fudge, pudding, and crushed Oreos for a rich, textural treat. Perfect for parties or family gatherings with minimal preparation.
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on back)
12.8 oz hot fudge sauce
3.4 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ¾ cups milk, room temperature
30 Oreo cookies, crushed
8 oz Cool Whip (or vegan alternative)
Bake the chocolate cake mix in a 9×13-inch pan according to package instructions. Cool for 10 minutes
Poke holes into the cake with a spoon and drizzle warm fudge sauce over it. Let cool completely
In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk for 2 minutes, then spread over the fudge-soaked cake
Top with half the crushed Oreos, then spread Cool Whip over the pudding
Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos over the Cool Whip for a rocky ground effect
Use store-brand ingredients to reduce costs
Warm fudge sauce in microwave-safe container for easier spreading
Substitute almond milk for dairy-free version
Use vegan Cool Whip alternative for vegan option
Pudding mix can be replaced with vanilla for a different flavor profile
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/oreo-dirt-cake-recipe/