Dirt Cake Recipe

This cake looks like dirt. It tastes like dessert. That’s the whole trick. Dirt cake is fun, fast, and sweet. It fools the eyes and feeds the stomach. Kids love it. Adults pretend they made it for the kids. We all know the truth.

What Is Dirt Cake

Dirt cake is a no-bake dessert made with crushed cookies, pudding, and whipped topping. The base is creamy and smooth. The topping is crunchy and dark. You can serve it in a dish or in cups. Add gummy worms if you like drama.

Ingredients

1 package (15 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Gummy worms (optional)

Instructions

1. Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix milk and pudding mix. Whisk for 2 minutes. Set aside to thicken.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Add the pudding to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well.
5. Fold in whipped topping. Mix until combined.
6. In a 9×13-inch dish or cups, layer crushed cookies and pudding mixture. Start with cookies.
7. Repeat layers. End with a thick layer of cookie crumbs on top.
8. Add gummy worms if using.
9. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Prep Time

20 minutes prep
1 hour chill
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Nutrition Info (per serving, based on 12 servings)

Calories: 310
Fat: 16g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 38g

Tips

Use full-fat cream cheese for a smooth texture.
Crush cookies until fine. Large chunks make it less convincing.
Serve in flower pots for extra fun. Use a clean one, of course.

Final Thought

Dirt cake brings laughs and full spoons. It’s sweet. It’s simple. It’s slightly sneaky. You can make it fast. You can eat it faster.

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Dirt Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

This no-bake wonder layers velvety pudding and fluffy whipped topping with crumbly, chocolatey cookie "dirt." 

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Ingredients

• 1 package (15 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• Gummy worms (optional)

Instructions

1. Crush cookies finely (food processor or rolling pin works!). Set aside.
2. Whisk milk + pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let thicken.
3. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Stir in pudding, then gently fold in whipped topping.
5. Layer cookies + pudding mix in dish or cups—start and end with cookies!
6. Add gummy worms (if using).
7. Chill 1 hour—then dig in!
   
   Quick, fun, and always a hit! 🐛

Notes

• Go full-fat cream cheese—it’s creamier and blends better.
• Crush cookies finely—chunks ruin the magic.
• Serve in clean flower pots—fun presentation wins every time. 🌸

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 310kcalTotal Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 38gSugar: 26gProtein: 3g