Description
Yummy Worms in Dirt Mousse Cake is a whimsical dessert that combines rich chocolate mousse with crunchy cookie ‘dirt’ and fun gummy worms. Perfect for birthday parties or casual gatherings, this delightful treat evokes childhood memories while promising an enjoyable experience for both kids and adults. Each bite offers a velvety texture complemented by a playful presentation. Your guests will be amazed as they dive into this charming cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate mousse mix
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup gummy worms (for decoration)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Prepare chocolate mousse according to package instructions. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the mousse.
- Pour half of the mousse over the crust; add gummy worms if desired. Top with remaining mousse and smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed cookies and arrange gummy worms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg