Easter is one of our favorite holidays to gather with friends and family. We love serving favorite recipes, and, of course, desserts!
Easter dirt cake takes our classic Dirt Cake and, with a few additions, makes it a deliciously festive treat. It is a super easy recipe (just 15 minutes of prep), and one the kids love to be in charge of making! And really, who doesn’t love Oreo treats? Our kids sure do. Plus, it’s adorable, festive, and great for sharing!
We love this holiday version of our dirt cake and make it EVERY year! For more Easter desserts, try Carrot Cake Cookies or Easter Basket Cookie Cups.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Minutes to make. Easter dirt cake only takes about 15 minutes to make. It does need to chill and set in the fridge.
- Great for little helpers. It takes little work, and the result is amazing.
- Favorite flavors. If you like PEEPS and Oreos, you’ll love this Easter cake. The kids go nuts for it, and adults do too!
Easter Dirt Cake Ingredients
- Oreos (1, 13.29-ounce package) – Crushed into crumbs for the chocolaty base and the cute “dirt” topping. Any flavor can be used and no need to remove the cream filling. Use a food processor to create the Oreo crumbs or place the Oreos in a Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin. Create fine crumbs or more chunky crumbs.
- Cream cheese, softened (1, 8-ounce package) – Adds tang and body so the filling is rich yet not too sweet.
- Unsalted butter, softened (½ cup) – Creams with the cheese for a smooth, stable filling.
- Powdered sugar (1 cup) – Sweetens and keeps the filling silky.
- Cool Whip (1, 16-ounce container) – Folds in lightness for a fluffy, spoonable texture. Or use Homemade Whipped Cream
- Instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix (2, 3.4-ounce boxes) – Creates a smooth, quick custard that thickens the layers without cooking. Be sure to use INSTANT pudding as the cook-and-serve kind will not set. Instead of white chocolate, try instant vanilla pudding, instant cheesecake pudding, or instant chocolate pudding mix.
- Milk (3 cups) – Hydrates the pudding for a velvety consistency.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) – Rounds out flavor and adds bakery style aroma.
- Easter candy, PEEP bunnies, edible grass, candy Easter eggs – Festive toppers that turn the pan into a spring garden, or add Carrot Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
Make Homemade Grass
In a separate bowl add ⅛ cup to ¼ cup of shredded coconut, add 1-2 drops of green food coloring, and stir. Continue adding food coloring one drop at a time until you reach your desired color. Sprinkle the coconut grass pieces over the dirt cake.
How to Make Easter Dirt Cake
OREO CRUST. Crush ⅔ package of Oreos and place it in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Set aside.
CREAM LAYER. Use a hand mixer, or stand mixer, to mix softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix instant pudding powder, milk, and vanilla. Fold this mixture in with the cream cheese mixture. Pour over the crumb mixture.
TOPPINGS. Sprinkle with the reserve crushed Oreos. Let set for a few hours and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Top with marshmallow PEEPS, edible grass, and Easter-colored M&Ms right before serving.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Crush Oreos finely for the base and leave a few chunkier crumbs for the top so it looks like real “dirt.”
- Beat cream cheese and butter until completely smooth before adding sugar to avoid lumps.
- Let the pudding sit a minute after whisking so it begins to thicken, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill at least 2 to 4 hours so slices hold shape; overnight is even better.
- Add Peeps, edible grass, and eggs right before serving so colors stay bright and tops stay crisp.
- Make Individual Servings. Divide into individual-sized portions. Use 8-ounce plastic party cups, mini pie tins, or Dixie cups. Simply fill the smaller serving containers with the pudding mixture, sprinkle on the Oreos, and top with festive decorations. Be sure to have spoons available.
Easter Dirt Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (13.29-ounce) package Oreos
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant white chocolate, or instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Easter candy, (PEEP bunnies, edible grass, candy Easter eggs)
Instructions
- Crush ⅔ package of Oreos and place it in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Set aside.
- Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl mix pudding powder, milk, and vanilla. Fold this mixture in with the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour over the crumb mixture.
- Sprinkle with the reserve crushed Oreos. Let set for a few hours and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, top with bunny Peeps, edible grass, and Candy Easter Eggs.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Make this up to 24 hours in advance. Cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Add Easter candy before serving.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 3-4 days. The candies may need to be removed to do this.
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This recipe was first shared March 2018.
Hello! Want to try this for Easter! Can you tell me if when you say mix the ingredients, is that with a hand mixer or by hand, or does it not make a difference? TIA! Cant wait to try!
I mix the cream cheese and butter with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Then I use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the whipped cream. The white chocolate pudding can be whisked by hand until it thickens, though a hand mixer will make it go faster. Finally fold the pudding into the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture.
Not sure what I did wrong, but mine was soup!
Oh, no! I wish I knew! Did you make the pudding according to the box directions, then add the milk?
Well- mine was too! I thought the pudding was just meant to be mixed in…. Crap.
Shoot! The pudding powder is supposed to just get mixed in with the milk, then added to the other ingredients. Some may make the pudding according to the box, then add that extra milk, which would make it soupy. Not sure which one of those you did, but it would make a big difference. I’m sorry!
If I make this recipe the day before, should I wait to put the Oreos on top?
No, you don’t have to. I make it as is, cover, & stick in the fridge. Hope it’s a hit!
Soooo good. My grandkids love this. We call it Oreo dessert and have it year round. I dont put the peeps on. Only because they dug into it the first time i made it before i had a chance to add them.
Lol! I get that! It’s our favorite all year too! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Family LOVED this recipe!!
Can I make this the day before?
yes you can
This looks so good. Can I double the recipe in the 9×13 pan?
Yummy
I made this last year for Easter after seeing it on your site. The grandkids loved it and also the adults. So easy and delicious! I’ve been using your recipes for awhile. You have the best recipes! Thank you!
Looking to make this for my daughter’s 1st birthday. Instead of using a 9×13 can the recipe be followed and placed into individual dessert cups for kids to enjoy?
My kids had the funnest time helping me make this AND eat it! So perfect in every way!
This is so adorable and cute! Kids super loved it! Can’t wait to make it again with the kids!
Delicious! But more importantly it was a fun project for me to make with my kids. Their friends loved it!
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!
Hi Kristyn! Would the “cook and serve” pudding be ok to use with this recipe as well? Thanks in advance. BTW, I love all your recipes and direct my friends to your website! Thanks!
You cannot use the cook-n-serve pudding without adjusting the other ingredients and steps of the recipe. You need the instant pudding mix so that the dessert will set correctly.
The family had so much fun helping with the decoration. Turned out really delicious too.
So happy to hear that!!
how many ounces is the large cool whip? Our store has 8 oz as the largest size but I have heard there is a size larger
Yes, there is a 16 ounce size that is the larger one.
This is the best dirt cake recipe ive ever made! 1 question: I know it says 12 servings but what is the actual serving size? My daughter is T1D and its important to know. . I appreciate the nutrition facts included. 🙂
If you split the 9×13 into 12 servings (pieces), it would be about 10 ounces a serving.
Been making this Easter treat for years with my daughter! Thank you… so adorable and quick/no bake so perfect for working full time Mom to have a tradition and bond with my girl
what size package of oreos please
Just a standard package size (I belive they are 13ish oz). Not the family size.
I noticed a couple differences in the easter version vs regular recipe. The original instructs to use hand mixer to blend smooth directly before pouring over cookie crumble base. I’m thinking this step would help thicken the pudding mixture as opposed to only folding everything together. Also, original says refrigerate 3 to 4 hours instead of 2. Mine is in the fridge now waiting to decorate. 🙂
I love these! There so good and I my kids loved them too! It was so easy to make the first time so my kids helped the second time.
This recipe feeds a crowd and everyone loved the edible grass and peeps. Mt SIL has celiac and this is an easy recipe to set some cream center aside and use gluten free Oreos for her.
Looked super cute and everyone loved it! Very creamy. But, very sweet.
It is a sweet one! Glad to hear everyone enjoyed it!
Had a good taste. My husband liked it but I think it tasted like there was to much cool whip and not pudding. Followed directions as stated but it never really set.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
The kids in our family loved decorating the cake!
The BEST dessert.
Oh it’s such a fun one to get kids involved with. Glad to hear that the cake was a hit!
Runny pudding i don’t know why I did everything it said hopefully letting it set in the fridge will make it thick
Yes, hopefully the fridge helped it thicken up.
Looks great! Can you make this the day before?
Yes you could! Certain candies (depending on what you choose to put on) you may want to add the day of.
I love this recipe! I’ve made it several times and it’s always a hit! And it’s such an easy recipe to alter for someone with gluten and dairy allergies! In my opinion dairy free cool whip tastes so much better than regular cool whip that I think it gives it a better flavor!
Oh that’s good to know about the flavor! And yes, so glad that it is easy to adjust for different dietary needs. So glad you enjoyed the cake! 🙂
Looking forward to making this for the family this Easter! Do you include the filling with the Oreos or seperate them? Thanks!
Yep, I keep the filling there. Just put them in a bag a crush, filling and all. Hope you enjoy the cake!
This the cutest Easter cake ever! So fun to make with the kids too!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
How festive!! I didn’t think your dirt cake could get better, but when you add colorful treats, it does! This is a family, Easter favorite!
One of our most favorite Easter desserts. Very colorful and so good!
Delicious! My Mom made this for all of us first and it is routinely requested by the family throughout the year. Live it!
I make this doe everyone I know! It’s a hit every time! Love this recipe
I’m so glad to hear! This is such a fun one for the holiday. Thanks for sharing!
I make this recipe every year . My best friend and I discovered it a few years back (2019). The entire pan was gone within a few hours . Everyone loved it . Great for sharing/hosting events . Thank you so much.
You’re welcome!! That’s such a fun tradition that you have started. Thanks for sharing!
We make this every year! Love it!
This is such a cute, colorful, and fun dessert. I made it for Easter one year and it was a HUGE hit!! Everyone loved it and requested that I make it again. Usually there’s leftover dessert, but I went home with an empty dish so I know this one was a winner.
The best ever!!! My whole family loves it! I make it every holiday and change your the top part to match it!!
Easiest cake to make! Turned out fantastic and super yummy!!!
Would it be good to mix the vanilla and white chocolate pudding or do i need to just pick one?
Absolutely! You could certainly mix them and it should taste delicious!
Can I freeze the leftovers?
You can but it’s usually best when stored in the fridge. You can cover it tightly with Saran Wrap or foil and place it in the fridge for up to 3 days – you may need to remove some candies to do this. 🙂
Great fun and even better dessert. I used coconut dyed green for grass.
I bet your cake looked awesome with that green coconut! Thanks for sharing!
Could I make this Friday evening and it hold up to serve Sunday afternoon?
You sure can! The only thing I wouldn’t do yet is put the toppings of PEEPS, edible grass or M&M’s on the cake until just before serving. That way the toppings will stay fresh. 🙂
This will be my first time making! Would it be ok if I make it Saturday evening and leave it in the fridge over night? Would it still be good?
It will be good the next day for sure! Enjoy! 🙂
My question refers to the oreos…befor crushing them, did you leave or remove the cream from the oreos?
I left the cream in the Oreos before crushing them. 🙂
I love this, my grand-daughter and I made this, only thing different was we made in small individual pies. The kids love having their own.
Thank you
I bet those individual pies looked so cute! What a great idea!
Super delicious and easy. A crowd pleaser. I used peanut butter oreos for a chocolate peanut butter taste…yum!
Peanut butter Oreos sound delicious for this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Yum 🐰
Looks delicious 😋
Unfortunately I am OBESE and trying to lose weight ~ so I will stay away from this.
Thanks for sharing 🐰
You’re welcome! It’s definitely a fun Easter recipe for the kids! 🙂
Will it work if I do half a recipe
It sure will! Just half all of the ingredients from the ingredient list and place everything in an 8×8 pan instead of a 9×13. 🙂
Where do you get edible grass?
Target usually carries edible grass around Easter time. If Target doesn’t have it you can try Wal-Mart as well. Good luck! Hope this helps!
I made this this past Easter and my family loved it!
This recipe has become an Easter tradition in our house. Love this dessert.
This cake is everything! We call it Oreo fluff and it’s my husband’s absolute fave!! I’ve made it for every holiday so far!!!
Where do you buy edible grass? It looks SO cute!!!
Target usually carries edible grass in their stores during the Easter season. I would try there first and if they don’t have it you could check at Wal-Mart. Hope this helps!
We use green sour punch straws 😊
Hi we just got green frosting and we are going to put lines that looks like edible grass.?
That works 🙂 Thank for sharing that!
If i want to make this with chocolate PUDDING do i still use al the other INGREDIENTS? I want to make for my kids for easter
Yep, that would be the only thing to change 🙂 Hope you like it!
what size whipped topping (cool whip)? 8 oz or 16 oz
The 16 ounce 🙂 Enjoy!!
I received rave reviews for this Dessert that i took for a luncheon.
That makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
How many oUnces Of cool whip did you use? i’m not sure which size container you are referring to.
It is the larger one or 16 ounces if you make it homemade 🙂 Enjoy!
Me and my daughter had so much fun making this!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Can you use regular salted butter?
You could. I just like to use unsalted when baking or in desserts 🙂
It came OUT good
Yay!! I am so glad! Thank you!
everyone!!! LOVES this. And, it’s super easy to make
Thank you for sharing that 🙂 It’s my favorite!
making the easter dirt cake with my 9 year old granddaughter this weekend
That will be fun! I hope it’s a hit! Thank you!
What size jello pudding do I need?
They are the boxes around 3.4 ounces 🙂
Thanks! We halved the recipe to make an 8×8 pyrex. The kids enjoyed putting on the eggs and peeps. Happy easter!
Perfect!! Thank you for letting me know!
Re The dirt cake – Why wouldn’t you put in what size vanilla pudding pagkage to use? Small or the large size and the oz?
I added it 🙂
Is there a way of giving this a peanut butter flavor?
You could maybe use peanut butter oreos??
I made this this afternoon with my daughter, followed directions, and the 3 cups of milk has made mine soupy and not whipped and Fluffy.. will it set up?
It shouldn’t be soupy at all. Did you make the pudding according to directions on box, then add the milk & other ingredients? I know some have, but it’s just the pudding mix. That’s the only thing I can think of that would make it that way. Let me know if you need more help 🙂
I followed recipe to a T and did not make the pudding beforehand or add any extra milk and it was still extremely soupy.
That’s strange! Sorry to hear that it was soupy. Did it set up at all in the fridge?
What size are the pudding boxes? 2 small or 2 large
They are the ones around 3.4 ounces 🙂
What size are the boxes of instant pudding?
They are the 3.4 ounce (or close to that) ones 🙂 Enjoy!
Going to try this for Easter. What size pudding box? we have a small and a large instant pudding.
It’s the 3.4 ounce ones 🙂
Do you u small or large box of pudding? If you use small box how many bOxes? If you use large boX of pudding how many? Thank you!
2 of the ones that are about 3.4 ounces 🙂
Can I make this day before??
You sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
Hi, In the RECEIPE it says put the peeps and Easter eggs on just before serving. Could this be done a few hours before?
Yes, it could 🙂 Enjoy!
I havent made some of them as of yet but they look really good
I hope you will! This one is our go-to! Thank you!
Hi kristyn,
Is it okay to use 2% milk in the easter dirt cake recipe ?
Thank you!
Sure is 🙂 Hope you like it!
Sounds great. How long can you leave this set out of the refrigerator? If I go to daughters house about 10 and we eat at 3 can it sit on counter that long?
I know I am probably late in answering, but if it was that long, I would probably stick it in the fridge. It would be fine out, just not cold.
Can i use reduced fat CC and skim milk? I have those on hand rIght now
I personally haven’t tried, but it should be ok 🙂
This looks so good!
I love how it’s simple to make!
Definitely making this for Easter for my kids!
Thanks for sharing ??
It is our favorite go-to for Easter!! Hope it’s a hit!
Don’t understand the ingredient saying…2 boxes instant white chocolate or pudding mix. Can someone tell me what this means?
Sorry, yes, I fixed it. It is either white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix 🙂
Small or Large Box???
Can I make this the day before and then decorated it the day of?
Sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
I dont bake much, but where do you find the edible graSs?
Cant wait to try it!
This is a super easy & delicious one to try 🙂 I usually find the grass at Target. Good luck!
My Girls were so excited to make this! Such a fun and Festive Recipe!
I love how easy this is- but still a big hit with the kids!
Where can the edible grass be purchased at?
I find it at Target 🙂
Where do you get EDIBLE grass?
I’ve seen it at Target, sometimes at Walmart. I would google it & maybe stores near you will pop up.
vonda martin would love this cake
You gave me a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for posting this!
You are so welcome!! Thanks for stopping by!
I absolutely loved this dessert! Do you have any suggestions on how to make this cute for any time of year? Thanks!
Thank you!! We make it year round! Just leave off everything Easter on top 🙂 It’s a family favorite all year!
This went over well at Easter with my family!! And my boyfriend lived it so much he made .e make more a few days later for home.
Love to hear that!!! We make it year round, minus the Easter toppings 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
UMMM the milk needs to be warm or cold?
I use cold 🙂
This was fun to make and delicious! My husband doesn’t care for cool whip and had two servings. Couldn’t find the grass so used green sprinkles.
Thank You!
Love to hear that your hubby had two servings! It’s hard to just have one! Sprinkles are a great option 🙂 Thank you so much!
That is really cute and festive. I remember doing this when my kids were young. Thank you for the memory.
You are so welcome! That’s a good memory!
Why did my bunny cake not set up? The middle is runny. Thanks for advice
I’m not really sure what you did? Did you make the pudding according to the box, then add the milk in the recipe? I know some do & that would make it runny, because of the extra milk.
I did no follow as directed.. Maybe next time be more time aware .. Thanks
I am sorry. I try not to work on the weekends, especially since it was Easter weekend & I was out of town.
Is the pudding 2 regular boxes? Or 2 large boxes? Thanks
2 regular boxes, the ones that are 3.4 ounce. Sorry, to have not responded sooner!
Can I use a blender instead a mixer?
Can I leave overnight in the fridge?
Thanks
Yes, you can make ahead 🙂 I have not used a blender. I’m thinking that might mix it too much, but honestly I’m not sure. Hope that helps!
I love your recipes I’m making the Easter Dirt Cake this weekend!!!!
Thank you so much!! It is a must at our Easter 🙂 Hope everyone loves it!
What size cool whip container? How many oz?
It’s the 16 ounce 🙂
So I made a silly mistake and accidentally only did one small container of whip topping and I wondered why it was so soupy. Will putting it in the freezer help at all?
Hmmm..I don’t know. You didn’t make the pudding, then add more milk, did you? I know some make that mistake, which makes it super soupy. You will just have to see if that helps. I know it needs that bigger amount, so it might change it up a little.
Had a question for the the Easter dirt cake. For the 2 boxes of instant white chocolate or pudding mix, is it the small box or larger box of pudding mix? Also is there is there a white chocolate pudding mix or would I buy vanilla pudding mix?
Thank you
Marissa
It is the 3.4 ounce box & yes, there is a white chocolate pudding 🙂 Hope you like it!
where do you get edible grass?
I have found it at Target. I think Walmart might have it & probably even Amazon! Hope that helps you 😉
My only other question is that you use 2 3.4 oz pudding mix but don’t follow the directions on the box? Because then you would use 4 cups milk and not 3?
Right, do not make the pudding according to directions on the box, but on the recipe only 🙂 It will be too soupy if you do.
What size box of pudding mix for Easter dirt cake.
Thanks
It is the 3.4 ounce ones 🙂 Hope you like it!!
Love your recipes.
Awe, thank you so much!! I am glad you do!
I am planning to prepare the Easter Dirt Cake next Sunday.
It is not clear what size box of pudding I should use.
Could you please specify .
It is the 3.4 ounce box 🙂 It will be a hit!
Hi, can you please tell me what size cool whip? I know the recipe says a large container but how many ounces in the container?
Thanks in advance!
16 ounces are in the large container 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Flavor with and without butter? Could I it out? Would it affect taste or flavor?
Leave out the butter? I wouldn’t leave it out, but if you don’t want it or can’t have it, I would google suggestions for butter substitution 🙂
Thanks for posting. So great for Easter.
It’s a must at our Easter!! Hope you try it! Thank you!
Hello! I can’t wait to try this with my family! I noticed in the recipe it states Sugar but in the directions it states powdered sugar. Which one do I use?
Sorry, I changed it. It should read powdered sugar. Let me know what you think! Hope you like it!
Hello
What size box of instant pudding do you use?
Thank you
It is the one that is 3.4 ounces. Hope you like this, as much as we do!
Hi Kristyn… I was just looking fore Easter Cake recipes and found this page.. Your blog is amazing! I am going to try this recipe. Are these original recipes? They look wonderful! Amazing job on your website. I wish you continued success.
Thank you so much!! I am glad you found it! Yes, a lot of them are & some are from contributors or copycat recipes from restaurants 🙂
This dirt cake is so festive & so yummy!! We will be having this at Easter! Thank you for sharing!
It’s the perfect Easter dessert! Thank you for letting me know!
Sweet Heaves ! I truly enjoy your creative ideas ! Thank you for this one !
Awe, thanks so much!! I am so glad you stopped by!
This has become an Easter MUST-HAVE! A hit with the kids AND the adults!
It sounds so good and easy! The decoration is also cute! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Thank you so much!! It really is super easy & always a hit!
Hello Lilly, I have a question, in the Easter dirt recipe, is it 10x sugar or granulated sugar, love ur ideas; Thank you so much;
What did you use for the edible grass?
It’s actually called edible grass. I found it at Target. They may have it at Walmart. If you have troubles finding it, you could always dye coconut green 🙂 Good luck!
Looking forward to being a subscriber.
Yay! Thank you so much!
Where do you get edible grass for this Easter Dirt Cake?
I have found it at Target. You could always google it & locations may pop up around you. Hope you find it! 🙂
Hello –
I found the edible grass this year at World Market and Cracker Barrel.
Thank you so much for sharing that!
Where do I buy the candy “grass” for the Easter Dirt Cake ?
I’ve seen it at Target, possibly Walmart. I wonder if a Michaels or a Hobby Lobby would have it? I hope that helps 🙂
Thank you 🙂
You are so welcome!
My local Target is not stocking the “grass” this year, however, I went next door and WORLD MARKET stocked it for Easter this year. Score 🙂
Glad you found it! Thank you for sharing!
Do you make the pudding and mix it or mix in the pudding mix?
You mix the powder in with the other ingredients. So, don’t make the pudding, then follow instructions. Hope that makes sense 🙂 Hope you like it!!
I’ve visited your website and LOVE it. I see where you can sign up for free ebook, but do you send out emails that I can get?
Thanks, happy Friday and hope you have a blessed day!!
Thank you so much!! Down at the bottom of the home page, you can subscribe to emails. Also, if you are looking for the e-books, click on the shop tab at the top. There are many different ones 🙂 I hope you like the recipes you try!!
Fun version is to mix the yellow Oreos with black, use reg. choc pudding and put tootsie rolls in it (some on top, some partially buried). Serve in new small kitty litter pan with scoop. 😀 Tip – Tootsie rolls get hard if you leave in fridge. I made this & took it into work years ago – people were hesitant to try it! 😀 😀 😀
That’s a fun version!! Thanks for sharing that!
I am going to make for Easter. To take to my aunt for easter..
Thank you for the recipe..
I hope you all like it! We love it! Thanks so much and enjoy Easter!
What size box of instant vanilla pudding?
The one that is like 3.4 ounces 🙂 Hope that helps! Thanks and enjoy!
I made this with my niece and nephew last year and it was a total hit!
Instead of putting on the peeps and eggs and grass on immediately I had them take “magic beans” and plant them carefully into the cake. I told them that they had to get ready for bed and sleep so the Easter bunny could make it grow….
He arrived around midnight and carefully took out the beans and placed the peeps and grass in those spots! It was such a hit everyone talked about it all year and we are getting it ready to make one for Easter.
The EB also left them each a pack of magic beans for this year and amazingly they kept them so safe!
Thank you and happy Easter!
What a cute idea!! Thanks for sharing that and have fun this year!! 🙂
We loved your cake! I don’t care much for the edible grass so I added a few drops of green food coloring to some coconut. The t turned out lovely and made that delicious cake taste even better!
That’s a great alternative! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Where do you find the grass look that you can eat ?
I found mine at Target. I think I’ve seen it at Walmart too. Hope you find it! Thanks for stopping by!
On the dirt cake, can this be made the day before, and when do you decorate it with the bunnies,candy,grass? Do you just refrigerate it and cover with foil everything, or what is the best way to do this? Can’t wait to try.
It can be made the day before. I would wait until right before you serve it, to add the candies & grass. We love this recipe and hope you will too!
If refrigerating over night do you decorate before or after?
If you did, I would decorate before you serve it. Hope that helps! Hope you enjoy 🙂
This idea looks delicious! I would love to put this on my blog in an Easter Treats Roundup post!
How much pudding? It just says two boxes
It’s the 3.4 ounce ones or something close to that! Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by!
This turned out wonderfully. I made no modifications followed the recipe as is. Very easy to make.
Great!! I’m so glad you liked it! It’s one of our favorites! Thank you!
Could I use regular chocolate pudding instead to make it look more like dirt?
Of course! Hope you like it! Thank you!
I love this May I ask what did you use for the grass. I will be definitely making this for Easter. Thank you so much
Thank you!! It is edible grass, found in the Easter aisle or Easter candy. You could also use the green apple, Pull-n-Peel (licorice). Hope that helps!!
What size pudding box?
Can you tell me where you purchased the “grass” candy and what the name of it is? I haven’t seen anything like it. This is such a cute idea! I’m making it for Easter!! Thank you for sharing!
I found it at Target or you can find it at Walmart. It is also online. Hope you find it and thanks so much!!
Where do you find edible grass
I use food coloring to dye my coconut then mix it up and sprinkle on the cake to however much grass you want on it.
Great idea, too!! Thanks Marilyn!
I found it at target. But, you could find it at Walmart, too. Hope that helps!
What is the grass and where can I get it?
It is just an edible Easter grass and you can find it at Walmart or Target. Hope that helps!
Can this be make without the cream cheese
I personally haven’t tried. It’s a pretty important ingredient for this recipe. You can google some cream cheese substitutes, if you can’t have it. Hope that helps 🙂
That’s really cute! We must have it for Easter!
It’s our favorite Easter dessert!! Hope you like it!! Thank you!
What is white/vanilla pudding please? I can not find it in the supermarket? Thanks
You can usually find it by jello or in the baking aisle. It’s in a box and is powder in vanilla or white chocolate flavor. Hope that helps!! Hope you find it 🙂
LOVE THESE IDEAS❣
Thanks so much!! 🙂
I’m wondering what you used for the grass? Would love to try this recipe with my 8-year old granddaughter!
It’s edible grass 🙂 She would love it!! I found mine at target. Have fun!
Would like to know what you used for the grass, please. I’d love to make this with my 8-year old granddaughter!
This was so yummy! I posted our version on my blog with a link back to yours for the recipe (I hope that’s ok!?) Ours doesn’t look nearly as cute, but we had fun making it (and eating it!)
check ours out if you have a minute: http://www.huggedbyatomato.com/2016/03/easter-garden-cake.html
That’s totally ok:) I will check it out!! Thanks so much for sharing and I’m glad you liked it!!
Is the butter melted or softned
Softened:) Thanks for stopping by!! I know it’s passed Easter, but I have the recipe for our regular Kansas City Dirt Cake on the blog, that we enjoy all year long:)
The Easter Dirt Cake was a hit! So much fun to make, and eat! Thank you for sharing this! (For anyone planning on making the portion size in the photo, make sure you half the recipe.)
Will the peeps hold up in the fridge overnight or should I wait til tomorrow to decorate?
I couldn’t find the edible grass, so we used some food coloring to dye shredded coconut. Turned out great!
I’ve done that too:) Thanks so much for sharing!! Glad it turned out!
Does the cookie crust hold together to slice this like a cake or do you scoop it out like a pudding?
Did you give it a try? I have a recipe for Dirt Cake that we eat all year long, that is so good! It’s our go-to dessert and it’s just scooped out:)
Hi I’m from Australia and want to know what cool whip is..or what I can use as a substitute and it says a container, how much is that…?
It’s whipped cream and a 16 ounce container. You can make your own, using heavy whipping cream. Just google how to make homemade whipped cream/topping. Hope that helps!!
I’ve never had white chocolate pudding. Is it as good as regular chocolate pudding?
It’s my favorite!!! I love anything white chocolate. You could always use vanilla too:)
If i use vanilla pudding do i use vanilla extract too??
Yes 🙂 Enjoy!!
Enjoy your recipes and posts very much ! Thank you !
Thank you Pam for stopping by and checking them out!!
Do you only use the pudding mix or do you actually make the pudding?
You will just use the pudding mix, but it will get mixed with the milk and vanilla, so it’s like making the pudding. You can make this year round, without adding the treats on top..we love it!!
Do you use the pudding mix, milk and vanilla and whisk it until it is set like pudding or do you just whisk it until is mixed, but still runny and then fold it into cream cheese mix?
I whisk until it starts getting thick like pudding, then fold it in. I hope that helps you 🙂 Good luck!
I love your dirt cake. You have inspired me to make it for dessert for Easter this year. Thanks for sharing. Jnetti
Thank you and we love to make it year round, just not adding the Easter treats. It’s a hit anytime of the year for us!!
It would be amazing for Halloween too! W dark chocolate pudding and fun scary toppers! 🙂
Yes..I’ve done a Halloween one! So many ways to change it up. Thank you!
I found my grass in the Easter candy section at Walgreens if that helps anyone. The only issue was that it was flavored and green happens to be green apple. I think with so little it won’t be too overpowering though. I also know the Joann Fabrics by house carries it.
My cream cheese mixture came out kinda runny. 🙁 I mixed everything together and went to pour it on the crushed oreos and it was runny and not thick like in the pic above. Wonder what I did wrong?!
Can I make two days before serving without it getting runny!
Not sure what happened. Did you melt the butter? You mix the softened cream cheese and softened butter, then mix in the powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Also, you mix the pudding mix with the vanilla and milk. Some make the pudding, then add the milk and vanilla, which would make it runny. I hope that helps. Let me know if you try it again!
I can’t wait to make this for my family for Easter! Thank you for the coconut grass tip. Happy Easter!
I love all the reciep i see on here
I would eat that sans peeps! smile emoticon
Do you have to use the cream cheese?? I hate cream cheese.
No, you do not but it makes the mixture more creamy and thick.
Is there something else you can use besides cream cheese? My family isn’t too big on cream cheese.
You can omit the cream cheese and make it more fluffy with the Cool Whip. 😉
Can I use any kind of pudding ie sugar free to make this lesser calories?
Yes, you could!
Yogurt?
Hi, could you tell me what is the grass?
You could also use coconut colored with green food coloring. 😉
Hi, Can you please tell me what the “grass” is. Thanks.
I was wondering the same thing.
Where do you find edible grass?
I found the edible grass at Party City
Thanks Kris!
It’s edible grass you can get it in stores here the Easter displays are.
Yes, it is edible grass candy. You can find it at most stores in the Easter section. 😉
You can make it with shredded coconut and food coloring. I mixed the two and spread it on a large baking sheet to dry. It turned out great!
Thank you Kristyn and have a great day and week!
You too, Liz!!
Yes, sorry, I changed it. It should be powdered sugar 🙂 Hope you like it!!
I believe you put it in with the powdered sugar.