Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Easter Dirt Cake Casserole, a whimsical dessert perfect for spring celebrations! This easy-to-make treat combines rich chocolate cake with creamy icing and a crunchy Oreo topping, presenting a fun and festive option for both kids and adults. It’s a crowd-pleaser that serves 12, making it ideal for family gatherings or potlucks. Customize it with colorful pectin-based gummy candies for an extra touch of whimsy. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a show-stopping dessert that will surely bring smiles to all!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz whipped topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- About 24 crushed Oreos
- Pectin-based gummy candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the chocolate cake mix instructions. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake per package instructions until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread the creamy mixture over the cake, top with crushed Oreos, and add gummy candies if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg