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Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms Recipe is ready to serve

Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms Recipe

This Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms is a playful treat that’s perfect for spooky gatherings! Creamy chocolate pudding and crushed Oreos make up the “dirt,” while gummy worms wiggle their way to the top for a creepy, fun touch. Easy to assemble and deliciously rich, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Resting Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 22 minutes
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 20

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • 2 Large Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula or cooking spoon
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping
  • 2 3.4 ounce boxes Instant Chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups milk to make the pudding
  • 1 15.5 ounce package Oreo Cookies a regular size bag

Tombstone Graveyard

  • 8-10 Nutter Butter Cookies
  • 6 ounces White Candy Melts
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips melted for writing RIP on cookies
  • 8-9 gummy worms or other Halloween candy

Instructions

  • Blend softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth, then add softened butter and mix until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and thawed whipped topping, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated; set aside.
  • Prepare the pudding with milk according to package instructions in a large bowl. Fold in the cream cheese mixture with a spatula and set aside.
  • Crush Oreo cookies (including filling) in a food processor until fine. You may need to work in batches.
  • Press half of the crushed Oreos firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan to form the crust.
  • Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
  • Top with remaining Oreo crumbs, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  • Melt white candy melts, coat Nutter Butter cookies, and let dry. Melt chocolate chips, pipe "RIP" onto cookies, and allow them to dry for tombstones.
  • Once set, decorate the cake with Nutter Butter tombstones, gummy worms, and any other spooky candies. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.1mg