Peanut Butter Cake

 

 INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2.      In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3.      Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan.

4.      To make Peanut Butter Frosting: In a large bowl, cream peanut butter; gradually beat in half of confectioners' sugar. Add remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with 1 cup of milk, beating until smooth enough to spread. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread frosting on top of cake and sprinkle with peanuts.