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Graveyard Dirt Cake
This spooky chocolate Graveyard Dirt Cake is a classic Halloween dessert beloved by kids and adults alike! But instead of using a pudding mix and Cool Whip, this version is made completely from scratch!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Decorating
- 24 Oreos finely crushed
- Graham crackers
- green food coloring
- ghosts
- pumpkins
- Milano cookies for tombstones
- chocolate trees
- white chocolate bones
- Sprinkles
- gummy worms
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in the milk, then heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and butter until melted. Stir in vanilla extract, then cool completely in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap placed directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- When the pudding is completely chilled, beat the cream and powdered sugar using a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate pudding, then set aside.
- In a large 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of oreo crumbs. Top with the pudding mixture. Then more crumbs, then the other half of the pudding.
- Decorate the top with the remaining crumbs, and garnish with the tombstones, etc. Chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
726IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 726IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.