When it comes to Halloween desserts, few treats are as fun, spooky, and downright delicious as a classic Graveyard Dirt Cake. The gummy worms and cookie “tombstones” give it that perfect spooky graveyard look. It’s a dessert that’s equal parts creepy and cute, making it the ultimate showstopper for your Halloween party table. The best part? It’s so simple to make that even the kids can help decorate, turning dessert time into a fun family activity.
What I love most about this dessert is its versatility. You can keep it classic with a rectangular “graveyard” pan or get creative with individual slices for a more personal touch. Plus, the decorations are where you can really let your spooky imagination run wild—think candy bones, marshmallow ghosts, or candy corn pumpkins scattered across your cookie crumb “dirt.” Whether you’re hosting a big Halloween bash or just want a festive treat to enjoy at home, this Graveyard Dirt Cake is guaranteed to be a hit. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears quickly—almost like magic!
Ingredients
- 15oz Chocolate Cake Mix
- Crushed Oreos— 2-1/4 cups (about 20 Oreos)
- 4oz Chocolate Pudding (prepared)
- 8oz cool whip
- Milano Pepperidge Farm Cookies
- Gummy Worms
What You’ll Need
- 13×9 Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Black Writing Gel
How To Make Graveyard Dirt Cake
- First, prepare the chocolate cake mix following the instructions on the package.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the prepared chocolate pudding and about half the container of cool whip.
- Once the cake has completely cooled top evenly with the chocolate pudding mixture.
- Crush the Oreos into fine bits and sprinkle generously, this will be your “dirt”.
- Now use the writing gel to decorate the Milano Pepperidge Farm cookies, these will be your “tombstones”.
- Stick the cookies into the cake then place gummy worms.
- Slice and scare your friends!
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