Description
These Pudding Filled Dirt Cupcakes combine rich chocolate cake with creamy chocolate fudge pudding centers, topped with chocolate frosting and crushed Oreo crumbs to resemble dirt, finished with gummy worms for a fun and playful dessert perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 dark chocolate cake mix
- 24 cupcake liners
Pudding Filling
- 1 – 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate fudge pudding
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup Cool Whip (from 1 – 8 ounce container, thawed)
Topping
- 1 – 16 ounce can chocolate frosting
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 10 cookies crushed)
- 24 gummy worms, each cut into 2 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Liners: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place 24 cupcake liners in the muffin tins to get them ready for baking.
- Prepare and Bake Cake: Follow the instructions on the dark chocolate cake mix box to prepare the batter. Spoon the batter evenly into each cupcake liner, then bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before proceeding with filling.
- Make Pudding Filling: Whisk together the instant chocolate fudge pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until smooth. Refrigerate the pudding until it is fully set.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold 1 cup of thawed Cool Whip into the set pudding to create a light, creamy filling.
- Fill Cupcakes: Using a small knife or spoon, cut out a small section from the top and center of each cupcake. Spoon a scoop of the pudding filling into the hollowed-out space in each cupcake.
- Replace Cake Tops: Place the cut-out piece back on top of the filled cavity to seal the pudding inside the cupcake.
- Frost Cupcakes: Using a flat spatula, spread a layer of chocolate frosting evenly over the top of each cupcake.
- Add Oreo Crumbs: Roll the frosted cupcakes in the Oreo cookie crumbs until the top is fully covered, creating a dirt-like effect.
- Chill Before Serving: Store the cupcakes in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- Add Gummy Worms: Just before serving, use a sharp knife to make two small slits in the top of each cupcake and insert two gummy worm halves into the slits for a fun, decorative touch.
Notes
- Use whole or 2% milk for best pudding consistency and flavor.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- For extra flavor, use a high-quality chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting.
- This recipe yields 24 cupcakes, perfect for large gatherings or parties.
- Store cupcakes refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Feel free to substitute gummy worms with other edible decorations for themed events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
