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Wild Forest Classic Dirt Pudding Cake

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This whimsical Wild Forest Dirt Pudding Cake is a playful twist on the classic dirt cake! Layers of rich chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and edible forest decorations like gummy worms, candy mushrooms, and chocolate trees make it the perfect treat for Easter, garden parties, and woodland-themed celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

  1. For the Dirt Cake Base:

    • 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
    • 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
    • 3 cups cold milk
    • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
    • 1 (14 oz) package Oreo cookies, crushed into “dirt”
    • ½ cup chocolate chips, melted (optional for extra richness)

    For the Wild Forest Decorations:

    1. Gummy worms (for a fun dirt effect)
    2. Chocolate mushrooms or marshmallow mushrooms
    3. Candy rocks or chocolate pebbles
    4. Pretzel sticks (for tree logs)
    5. Shredded coconut + green food coloring (for edible moss)
    6. Edible flowers or fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Make the Chocolate Cake Base

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box. Let cool completely.

  • Make the Pudding Layer

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes.
    • Fold in Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.

  • Assemble the Dirt Cake

    • Crumble the chocolate cake into a deep dish or trifle bowl.
    • Pour half of the pudding mixture over the cake crumbles and spread evenly.
    • Sprinkle a layer of crushed Oreos (“dirt”) over the pudding.
    • Repeat the layers, ending with crushed Oreos on top.

  • Decorate Your Wild Forest

    • Make Edible Moss: Toss shredded coconut with green food coloring and sprinkle it on top.
    • Add Forest Elements:
      • Place gummy worms throughout the dirt.
      • Use chocolate mushrooms or marshmallow mushrooms as fungi.
      • Stick pretzel sticks into the pudding as tree logs.
      • Scatter candy rocks or chocolate pebbles for realism.
      • Add fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for a magical touch.

  • Chill & Serve

    • Let the dirt pudding cake chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
    • Scoop and serve with a spoon or mini garden trowel for extra fun!

Notes

  • You can decorate with any of your favorite forest or garden-themed candy and treats.
  • For extra richness, melt chocolate chips into the pudding or use them as part of the decoration.
  • This cake can be made the day before the event, giving it plenty of time to chill.

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