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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

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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