Description

Graveyard Dirt Cake is a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween or any themed party. Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping are topped with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to resemble dirt. Gummy worms and candy tombstones add a creepy, festive touch to this deliciously playful treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake:

1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (or homemade chocolate cake equivalent)
Ingredients required to bake the cake (usually eggs, oil, water as per cake mix instructions)

Pudding:

1 package Chocolate Pudding Mix (3.9 oz)
2 cups Cold Milk (preferably whole milk for creaminess)

Toppings and Decoration:

1 container Whipped Topping (8 oz) or homemade whipped cream
1 to 2 cups Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (like Oreos)
Gummy Worms (about 10-15 worms)
Candy Tombstones (store-bought or homemade, about 6-8 pieces)
Optional: Edible glitter or sprinkles for extra spooky effect

Instructions

Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Prepare your cake batter according to the instructions, pour it into a greased baking pan, and bake for the recommended time or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
Prepare the Pudding: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until smooth and thickened, then set aside to allow it to firm up slightly.
Assemble the Cake: Crumble the cooled chocolate cake into a large mixing bowl or directly into your serving dish. Layer the crumbled cake at the bottom, followed by a layer of chocolate pudding. Add a layer of whipped topping, smoothing it out evenly.
Create the Dirt Layer: Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the whipped topping to create the “dirt” effect. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
Decorate: Add gummy worms and candy tombstones to the top, arranging them to create a spooky graveyard scene. For an extra touch, sprinkle some edible glitter or spooky sprinkles on top.

Notes

You can substitute homemade chocolate cake if preferred instead of box mix.
For a richer pudding, use whole milk or even half-and-half.
Make the cake and pudding a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
Use fresh whipped cream if you want a less sugary option instead of store-bought topping.
Customize decorations with seasonal candies to fit your party theme.
Store covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking and assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10th of the cake
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: graveyard dirt cake, chocolate pudding dessert, Halloween dessert, creepy dirt cake, gummy worms cake