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Worms and Dirt Cake Pops on sticks, coated in crushed cookies and topped with gummy worms, are arranged on parchment paper.

Worms and Dirt Cake Pops

Mandy Applegate
With their whimsical look and chocolatey crunch, Worms and Dirt Cake Pops will surely grab attention at any gathering. You’ll love how fun they are to make and how easily they fit into occasions like Halloween parties, Easter gatherings, birthday celebrations, or school events. Kids will have just as much fun helping assemble them as they will eating them. And since they freeze beautifully, you can prep them in advance without any stress.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 341 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 (13.25 ounces) box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
  • 1¼ cups chocolate or vanilla cream cheese frosting
  • 10 ounces melting milk chocolate or semi-sweet
  • 1 cup crushed Oreos
  • 12 to 16 cake pop sticks
  • 12 to 16 gummy worms

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely.
    1 (13.25 ounces) box vanilla or chocolate cake mix
  • Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add the frosting and mix until it forms a moist, dough-like texture.
    1¼ cups chocolate or vanilla cream cheese frosting
  • Roll into balls using 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture for each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Melt a small amount of chocolate. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the chocolate, then insert it halfway into a cake ball. Freeze the pops for 15 minutes to help them set.
    12 to 16 cake pop sticks, 10 ounces melting milk chocolate
  • Melt the remaining chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, coating it fully. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate. Immediately roll each coated pop in crushed Oreos and press a gummy worm on top before the chocolate sets.
    1 cup crushed Oreos, 12 to 16 gummy worms
  • Place cake pops upright in a holder or on parchment paper until the chocolate is fully hardened.
  • Serve and enjoy your fun dirt cake treats!

Notes

  • Cool the cake fully: Don’t rush this step. A warm cake will make the crumbs clump together unevenly.
  • Make the cake pops sweeter: Mix powdered sugar into the frosting if you want the filling a little sweeter and firmer.
  • Replace the frosting if you want: Use Cool Whip or whipped topping instead of frosting for a lighter flavor, but plan to freeze longer so the pops hold their shape.
  • Dip the sticks in chocolate first: This little trick keeps the sticks from sliding out when you dip the pops.
  • Work with a few pops at a time: Only dip a few pops at once so you can roll in Oreo cookie crumbs before the coating sets. If you dip too many at once, the chocolate may start to harden before you can even press the crushed Oreos and worms.
  • Stand them upright to set: Use a pop stand or styrofoam block to dry them evenly without flat spots.
  • Let them harden before storing: If you rush storage, condensation can make the coating sticky. So, let the chocolate harden at room temperature first.
  • Use creative displays: Stick the pops into tightly packed Oreo crumbs in a glass or jar like a flower pot for a cute dirt cake recipe presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 325mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 0.2IUCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Worms and Dirt Cake Pops
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