Description
Creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate pudding, and a crunchy graham cracker crust make this Jimmy Carter Cake an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
✔️ 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
✔️ 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
✔️ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
✔️ 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
✔️ 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
✔️ 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
✔️ 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✔️ 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, room temperature
✔️ 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (half of a 16 oz container)
For the Chocolate Layer:
✔️ 1 (5.1 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
✔️ 3 cups whole milk
Toppings:
✔️ 8 oz whipped topping (remaining half)
✔️ 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
✔️ Additional peanuts for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Add peanuts to a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
3️⃣ Add graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter to the processor and pulse until evenly combined.
4️⃣ Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
5️⃣ Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
6️⃣ Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the layers.
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cream cheese.
2️⃣ Mix for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until just combined.
4️⃣ Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
1️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until the pudding begins to thicken (about 1-2 minutes).
2️⃣ Gently spread the chocolate pudding over the peanut butter layer.
1️⃣ Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
2️⃣ Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and additional peanuts for garnish.
3️⃣ Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.