Cold Fudge Cake

This recipe was under lock and key with our test kitchen manager for years. It was a family recipe and she finally did share it with us. So, here you go. Make sure you let us know how you like it in the recipe comments below.

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
• 2 (4-serving) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    
2. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and 3/4 cup nuts. Press mixture into a 9" x 13" baking dish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until a firm crust forms; let cool.
    
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and half of the whipped topping; mix well.
    
4. Using a wet table knife, spread cream cheese mixture over top of cooled crust. Spoon chocolate pudding mixture over top of cream cheese mixture then top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over top.
    
5. Cover and chill overnight, or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate any leftovers.