Description
This Oreo Dump Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of chopped Oreo cookies, rich chocolate pudding, and chocolate cake mix, baked to perfection and topped with whipped topping and optional mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Perfect for Oreo lovers seeking a quick yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 24 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
Pudding Layer
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Cake Layer
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Extra Oreo cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the dessert after baking.
- Arrange Oreo Layer: Spread the roughly chopped Oreo cookies evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the dessert’s base layer.
- Make and Add Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour the thickened pudding evenly over the Oreo cookie layer to create a smooth, creamy middle layer.
- Add Cake Mix and Butter: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer. Next, drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cake mix, ensuring to cover as much of the surface as possible to help the cake bake into a crisp, golden topping.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top layer is set and slightly crisp. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes to set slightly before serving.
- Top and Serve: After cooling, spread 1 cup of whipped topping over the baked cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and garnish with extra Oreo cookies if desired. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a less processed option.
- If you prefer a sweeter cake, add a few tablespoons of sugar to the pudding mixture.
- The mini chocolate chips are optional but add a nice texture contrast and extra chocolate flavor.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 2 days and should be refrigerated once topped with whipped cream.
- To make this cake dairy-free, use dairy-free pudding mix, non-dairy milk, dairy-free butter, and a dairy-free whipped topping alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Oreo Dump Cake, Easy Oreo Dessert, Chocolate Dump Cake, No-Mix Cake, Layered Dessert, Quick Chocolate Cake
