Eat This Dirt Cake

Get ready to dig into delicious nostalgia with "Eat This Dirt Cake," a no-bake dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat! This creamy layered treat combines the crunch of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with velvety-smooth cream cheese, rich instant chocolate and vanilla puddings, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for a potluck, birthday party, or just a playful indulgence, it’s topped with cookie “dirt” and optional gummy worms for a whimsical touch. With only 20 minutes of prep time and no oven required, this dirt cake is as easy as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it chilled for a cool, decadent dessert that’s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for kids and adults alike, this recipe is the ultimate no-bake comfort food dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 3.4 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3.4 oz Instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3.5 cups Milk
• 16 oz Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
• 12 pieces Gummy worms (optional, for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and continue beating until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, chocolate pudding mix, and milk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until evenly combined.

Step 6

Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.

Step 7

In a 9x13-inch pan or a large bowl, assemble the dirt cake by layering. Start with a layer of crushed cookies on the bottom, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of crushed cookies on top.

Step 8

Optional: Decorate the top of the dirt cake with gummy worms, pressing them slightly into the cookie crumbs so they look like they’re crawling out of the ‘dirt.’

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2504 grams (2504.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5673

Total Fat 226.70g	291%
Saturated Fat 130.90g	655%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 452mg	151%
Sodium 4846mg	211%
Total Carbohydrate 867.90g	316%
Dietary Fiber 8.70g	31%
Total Sugars 619.20g
Protein 64.70g	129%

Vitamin D 376IU	1879%
Calcium 1404mg	108%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 2166mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 60.2%