Assemble the cake: Trim 1/2 inch off the short ends of the pound cake, then trim the domed top to make it flat. Stand the cake on its side and slice in half horizontally to make two equal-size rectangles.
Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted. Beat the butter, 3 tablespoons milk and the confectioners' sugar with a mixer. Beat in the melted chocolate. Add more milk, if needed, to make the frosting spreadable.
Lay the cake rectangles on a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread some of the frosting on one short end of each cake and press together to form a long rectangle. (You can slide a thin piece of cardboard under the cake for moving to a platter later.)
Spread the remaining frosting on the cake in a 1-inch-thick layer, making the edges slightly higher than the center. Smooth the top and sides with an offset spatula. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Mix the peanuts and dulce de leche in a bowl.
Remove the cake from the freezer. Spread the peanut mixture on the frosting in a flat, even layer. Freeze until the dulce de leche is firm, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the chocolate coating: Microwave the chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate on the cake and spread it evenly over the top and sides with an offset spatula. Freeze until the chocolate cools slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
Starting at a short end of the cake, dip the edge of an offset spatula into the chocolate at an angle and gently pull up, repeating along the top of the cake to create a wave pattern. Chill 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1787.62 Kcal (7484 kJ)
Calories from fat	1268.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	140.9g	217%
Cholesterol	333.57mg	111%
Sodium	372.81mg	16%
Potassium	485.17mg	10%
Total Carbs	132.78g	44%
Sugars	110.2g	441%
Dietary Fiber	3.48g	14%
Protein	10.49g	21%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	288.7mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	525.34 Kcal (2199 kJ)
Calories from fat	372.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.41g	217%
Cholesterol	98.03mg	111%
Sodium	109.56mg	16%
Potassium	142.58mg	10%
Total Carbs	39.02g	44%
Sugars	32.38g	441%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	14%
Protein	3.08g	21%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	49%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	84.8mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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