Dairy Farmers of Canada

Dirt Cake

Indulge in the delightful decadence of this family-favourite dirt cake recipe, a whimsical concoction that combines rich chocolate flavour, creamy pudding and crumbled cookies for a taste of childhood nostalgia.

By Deanna , Dairy farmer, Alberta
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cooking: 0 minutes
  • Total: 15 minutes (+ 2 hours 15 minutes standing time)
Yields 4 to 6
Dirt Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (102 g) instant vanilla pudding powder
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Canadian milk
  • 1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) brick-style Canadian cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup + 1 tsp (255 mL) confectioners’ (icing) sugar, divided
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian heavy or whipping (35%) cream
  • 7 oz (200g) (half a 14-oz/400-g pkg) chocolate baking crumbs 
  • Gummy worms (optional)
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Preparation

In large bowl, using electric mixer, blend pudding powder with milk for 2 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes or until thickened.

In medium bowl, using electric mixer, whip cream cheese and 1 cup (250 mL) confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

In small bowl, using electric mixer, beat cream and remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form.

Fold whipped cream mixture and cream cheese mixture into pudding mixture.

Spread one-quarter pudding mixture in large clear bowl and top with one-quarter baking crumbs. Repeat layers 3 more times.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Top with gummy worms, if desired. 

Tips

If desired, layer in your favourite berries in Step 5. 

For extra visual appeal and depth of flavour, top also with crushed green-coated chocolate candies or green-tinted shredded coconut for “grass.”