Birthday Dirt Cake

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly with cooking spray or butter. This step is essential for ensuring that your cake comes out easily once it is baked.

Celebrate birthdays with a delightful twist! The Chocolatey Birthday Dirt Cake combines rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and crushed Oreos for a fun dessert everyone will love. Topped with gummy worms, this whimsical treat is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for parties or just to share, you'll find it's easy to make using simple ingredients. Get ready to impress your guests! #BirthdayCake #ChocolateDessert #DirtCake #PartyFood #BakingFun

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Ingredients

1 package (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)

1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 cups whole milk

1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

1 package (15 oz) Oreo cookies

1 cup gummy worms

Optional: Edible flower decorations or sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven as per the instructions on the chocolate cake mix box. Prepare the cake batter as directed and bake in two 9-inch round pans. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Pudding Layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with the whole milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Fold in the whipped topping carefully until well combined.

Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Set aside about 1/2 cup of crumbs for topping.

Assemble the Cake:

- Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving platter.

- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the first cake layer.

- Sprinkle a layer of crushed Oreos over the pudding.

- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the remaining pudding mixture and crushed Oreos.

Decorate: Top the entire cake with the reserved Oreo crumbs, creating a dirt effect. Decorate with gummy worms squiggling out of the dirt and sprinkle any additional edible flowers or sprinkles to enhance the visual appeal.

Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Birthday Dirt Cake as a fun, delightful centerpiece for your celebration!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours | Servings: 12