Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups: A Spooktacular Treat Awaits!
Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties, featuring layers of chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and crushed cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 box chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 container whipped topping
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
- Plastic spiders (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into small pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined.
- In clear cups, layer the crumbled chocolate cake, pudding mixture, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
- Decorate with gummy worms and plastic spiders for a spooky effect.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cake mix and cookies.
- Feel free to add other decorations like edible eyes or Halloween-themed sprinkles.
- These can be made a day in advance for convenience.