Gluten free Dirt Pudding

5 from 2 votes

This gluten free dirt pudding is such an easy and fun recipe that the kids will love. Filled with chocolate cake and cream, topped with crushed Oreos. This is perfect for kid's parties and BBQs. It is also a great recipe to get the kids involved as they will love getting their hands messy when making the dirt cake.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Amanda

Equipment

8×8 lined baking tin (You could divide the batter between 2 baking cake tins if preferred. Baking time would be approx. 25-30mins when using 2 cake tins)

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chocolate Cake ( Gluten free Dirt )

200 grams Gluten-free plain flour
200 grams Sugar
50 grams Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking powder Some brands may have ingredients that contain gluten. Always be sure to check the label.
1 Teaspoon Baking soda AKA Bicarbonate of soda. Some brands may have ingredients that contain gluten. Always be sure to check the label.
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
200 ML Whole milk (Room temperature)
200 grams Butter (Melted)
2 Large Eggs (Room temperature)
60 ML Warm water

Whipped Cream filling

600 ML Heavy cream (Double cream)
150 grams Powdered sugar (sieved)

Decorations

150 grams Gluten-free Oreos (Approx. 25 Oreos)
2 Packs Gummy worms (If desired)

Instructions

How to make gluten free dirt

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4
Chocolate cake that will become the gluten free dirt for the pudding.
In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, and salt.
In a separate bowl combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, and hot water. Mix well.
Add the wet ingredients into the larger bowl that contains the dry ingredient mix and whisk until fully combined and resembles a smooth chocolate cake batter.
Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly within the tin.
Place in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes until the chocolate cake has risen and is spongy to the touch. You can check by inserting a wooden skewer and when it comes out clean remove it from the oven and leave it to cool.
Once the cake has fully cooled place it in a large bowl and breaks it up with your fingers until it resembles dirt. I like to have some lumps of cake as well as breadcrumbs. (You can break it up to suit your own personal preference).

Whipped cream filling

In a large bowl pour in cream and sieve in powdered sugar.
Whisk until cream becomes thicker, smooth, and forms soft peaks.

Assembling the gluten free dirt pudding.

Use your preferred serving dish. Layer the bottom of the dish with the crushed chocolate cake. Then place a layer of whipped cream and then layer again with the crushed chocolate cake. Continue to layer until complete.
To decorate. I like to finish the last of the crushed chocolate cake and then top with the crushed Oreo's to give the pudding a crunchy topping. Then place gummy worms to complete the dirt cake look.

Notes

Can the gluten free dirt cake be made in advance?

Yes, I have made this 2 days in advance. place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I use store-bought cake mix?

Yes, if you can use store-bought gluten free cake mix or ready-made gluten free chocolate cake if you prefer but I do recommend that you try the gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, in my opinion, is what makes this gluten free dirt stand out from the rest!

Can I use other cookies instead of Oreo's?

Yes if you are having difficulty finding gluten free oreo's you can skip this step or use your preferred gluten free chocolate cookies.

Is it suitable for freezing?

I have never frozen the dirt pudding and don't recommend it. You can freeze the chocolate cake if you wrap it well and in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Once defrosted you can then assemble the gluten free dirt pudding.

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