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A whole Robert Redford Cake in a vintage serving dish, garnished with chocolate curls and surrounded by classic 1970s-inspired tableware.

Robert Redford cake

A decadent dessert with layers of creamy pudding, whipped topping, and crunchy pecan crust, this cake is famously irresistible.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling)

Ingredients

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1 cup chopped pecans

– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

– 1 cup powdered sugar

– 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping, divided

– 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pudding mix (1 chocolate, 1 vanilla)

– 3 cups cold milk

– Chocolate shavings or additional pecans for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. – In a medium bowl, mix flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  3. – In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust.
  4. – Prepare the pudding mixes together with 3 cups of cold milk according to package directions. Spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
  5. – Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly on top of the pudding layer.
  6. – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  7. – Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or additional pecans if desired.
  • Author: chef sofia
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 320 per serving