A dessert fit for a president.
What Is Jimmy Carter Cake?
This dessert is crunchy, creamy, chocolaty, and full of peanut flavor.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The graham cracker crust incorporates dry-roasted peanuts for more crunch.
It’s not really a cake, by the true definition.
The only part that is baked is the crust.
But whether it’s calledJimmy Carter cakeor Jimmy Carter dessert doesn’t matter to us.
It’s the perfect choice for family reunions, church potlucks, even block parties.
It’s a definite crowd-pleaser.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Why Is It Called Jimmy Carter Cake?
We really don’t know where the name originated.
was attached to this one because of the addition of peanuts and peanut butter.
containersfrozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
2(3.9-oz.)
Pour peanuts into a bowl.
Crumble graham crackers into food processor; process until fine crumbs form.
Drizzle butter over mixture; pulse until evenly moistened, 3 to 4 times.
Pour mixture into a 13 x 9inch baking dish; press into an even layer.
Bake at 350F until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Add 1/2 container of whipped topping; beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
Spread peanut butter mixture over crust.
Make pudding:
Rinse bowl and wipe dry.
Spread pudding mixture over peanut butter layer.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and remaining peanuts.
Chill:
Cover and chill until fully set, at least 4 hours.
Cut into 15 pieces.
