Peanut Butter Pudding Cake Recipe

1 cup roasted peanuts -- chopped & divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter -- softened

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1 package cream cheese -- (8 oz.)

1 cup confectioner's sugar

1 container -- (4.5 oz.) frozen

-- whipped topping 1 package instant vanilla pudding -- (3 oz.)

1 package instant chocolate pudding -- (3 oz.)

2 3/4 cups milk

1 container -- (9 oz.) frozen

-- whipped topping 1 ounce chocolate -- grated

Layer 1: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix 2/3 cup peanuts, flour and softened butter. Press into bottom of 8 x 12 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 350?F. Cool thoroughly.

Layer 2: Cream peanut butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and mix well. Fold in 41/2 ounces frozen whipped topping. Spread over cooled layer 1.

Layer 3: Mix puddings with milk until thickened. Spread over layer 2.

Layer 4: Top with 9 ounces frozen whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate and 1/3 cup peanuts. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Makes 12 servings.

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