Description
Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a delightful and whimsical dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday. This layered treat combines rich chocolate cake with a creamy filling and crunchy cookie topping, making it a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or festive celebrations. With vibrant pectin-based candies as decorations, this easy-to-make casserole is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying to eat. Whether you’re serving it at a potluck or enjoying it at home, every bite promises a burst of flavor and fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 container (12 oz) whipped topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package Oreos, crushed
- Pectin-based gummy candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Allow cooling completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
- Crumble half of the cooled cake into a clean baking dish and layer with half of the cream mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with crushed Oreos and pectin-based candies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg