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Easter Dirt Cake Casserole

Easter Dirt Cake Casserole: A Fun No-Bake Delight!

Enjoy a whimsical Easter Dirt Cake Casserole, blending creamy chocolate layers with crushed Oreos and gummy worms for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Any brand will work wonderfully.
  • 3 large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for optimal mixing.
  • 1 cup water Follow package instructions for consistency.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can be replaced with melted butter for a richer flavor.
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Ensure it's softened at room temperature.
  • 8 oz whipped topping Store-bought option like Cool Whip works perfectly.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adjust to taste for desired sweetness.
For the Fun Topping
  • 15 oz Oreos (crushed) Creates the crunchy 'dirt' effect.
  • 1 cup gummy worms Add as many as you like for decoration.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add in the powdered sugar and fold in the whipped topping.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
  7. Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Top with gummy worms and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before layering the cream cheese mixture to prevent melting. Use finely crushed Oreos for better presentation.

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