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Dirt Cake Casserole

Dirt Cake Casserole: A Sweetly Playful Chocolate Delight

Dirt Cake Casserole combines rich cream cheese and crushed Oreos for a whimsical dessert experience that's perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Any brand will work.
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup water As per package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened and at room temperature.
  • 12 oz whipped topping Similar to Cool Whip.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust according to taste preference.
For the Topping
  • 24 cookies Oreos Crushed finely for best appearance.
  • as desired gummy worms Use for playful presentation.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Mix until smooth, pour into the dish, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping gently.
Layer the Filling
  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled chocolate cake.
Adding the Topping
  1. Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the cream cheese layer and arrange gummy worms on top for decoration.
Refrigeration
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow layers to set.
Serve and Delight
  1. Slice into squares and serve chilled, ensuring each piece has topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. Don’t skip the refrigeration step for best results.

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