Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box swiss chocolate cake mix or (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts (I use 1/2 cup of chopped dry roasted peanuts)
  • 5 plain milk chocolate candy bars, shaved (or a 7-ounce bar)
  • 1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping

Method

  • Sift cake and pudding mixes together.
  • In another bowl beat oil, eggs and milk.
  • Add to dry mixture and beat well.
  • Pour into 3 greased 9-inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15-25 minutes.
  • FOR THE ICING: Beat together cream cheese & sugars until very creamy.
  • Fold nuts and chocolate bar pieces into cream cheese mixture.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Ice layers and top cake.