Easter Dirt Cake
Dig into sweetness this Easter! Our Easter Dirt Cake recipe with Peeps is a fun and festive treat you won't want to miss out on.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box, 15 oz chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the package)
- 1 large box, 5 oz chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tub, 8 oz Cool Whip
- 36 Oreo cookies
- Marshmallow Peeps Bunnies, Easter candy, or sprinkles for decorating
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, make the cake mix according to package directions. Pour it into the prepared pan and bake according to the directions on the box. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thick. Stir in the Cool Whip.
- Cut one-third of the cake into 1-inch cubes and place them into the bottom of a large trifle bowl. Spoon one third of the pudding mixture on top, spreading to the edges.
- Pulse one third of the Oreos in a food processor until they are in fine crumbs. Spread the Oreos over the pudding.
- Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the Oreo crumbs.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For serving, press wooden skewers into the bottom of the Peeps Bunnies so that they will stand up straight. Press them into the top of the Dirt Cake. Add Easter candy or sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
This Easter Dirt Cake can be made in advance. Add the Marshmallow Peeps and other candies when you're ready to serve.
Store any leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 388 kcal | Carbohydrates: 72 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 624 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 42 g
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