Description
Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and festive dessert perfect for spring celebrations. This no-bake treat features layers of creamy pudding, crushed Golden Oreos, and colorful candy toppings, creating a delightful and indulgent dessert that’s sure to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Golden Oreos (crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For Toppings:
- Pastel-colored M&M’s or candy eggs
- Marshmallow Peeps
- Green-tinted shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Golden Oreos: In a food processor or plastic bag, crush the Golden Oreos until fine crumbs form. Set aside 1 cup for topping.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Combine the Mixtures: Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
- Layer the Cake: In a 9×13-inch baking dish or trifle bowl, layer half the crushed Oreos, then spread half the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with the reserved crushed Oreos on top.
- Decorate and Chill: Decorate the top with candy eggs, Peeps, and green-tinted coconut “grass” if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- To tint coconut green, mix 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut with a drop of green food coloring in a zip-top bag and shake until evenly colored.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
