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Creepy Crawly Dirt Cake Slice

Creepy Crawly Dirt Cake Slice: A Spooktacular Recipe!


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  • Author: DishOrbit
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A spooktacular dessert featuring rich chocolate cake topped with cookie ‘dirt’ and gummy worms for a creepy garden effect.


Ingredients

  • Chocolate cake batter
  • Chocolate pudding (or mousse)
  • Crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos)
  • Gummy worms
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Milk

Instructions

  1. Bake chocolate cake in a round pan at 350°F until cooked through. Cool completely.
  2. Spread a layer of chocolate pudding or mousse on top of the cake.
  3. Sprinkle generously with crushed chocolate cookies to resemble dirt.
  4. Press gummy worms into the crumb topping, leaving some poking out.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
  6. Slice into wedges, making sure worms appear in each slice.
  7. Serve on rustic plates for the ultimate creepy-crawly presentation.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the cake and pudding.
  • Feel free to add other creepy toppings like candy spiders or edible grass.
  • This dessert is perfect for Halloween parties or themed events.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg