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Halloween Dirt Cake

Spooky Halloween Dirt Cake

A fun and easy Halloween dessert featuring layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo 'dirt', and gummy worms. Perfect for a spooky celebration!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 18 ounces Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
  • 2 cups Milk Cold
  • 1 package (3 ounces) Gummy Worms
  • 1 cup Green Cookies (optional) Crushed, for 'grass'

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Serving glasses or trifle bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. You can do this in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
  2. In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies, cocoa powder, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until a moist, crumbly mixture forms. This is your 'dirt'.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and creamy. Let it stand for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
  4. Layer the pudding and 'dirt' mixture in individual serving glasses or a trifle bowl. Start with a layer of pudding, then a layer of 'dirt', repeating until you finish with a layer of 'dirt'.
  5. Gently press gummy worms into the top layer of 'dirt'.
  6. If using, sprinkle crushed green cookies around the edges of the glasses or bowl to resemble grass.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set completely before serving.

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. You can also add other Halloween candies like mini chocolate chips or sprinkles to the 'dirt' for extra fun.