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This is for Loretta in VA. This is the only birthday cake my daughter ever requests.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake

Cake:
2 cups all purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

Filling:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup milk

Frosting:
1/3 cup unsalted butter
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted
1½ tsp. vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
2 T. milk
Chopped peanuts for garnish

Preheat oven to 350º, grease 3 8” cake pans, line with parchment paper, grease & flour paper. For cake, beat all ingredients on low until blended. Beat on High for additional 3 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake in preheated oven, 30 – 35 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks 5 minutes, remove & cool completely.

For filling, beat all ingredients until smooth and of spreading consistency. For frosting, beat butter and chocolate in bowl. Stir in vanilla and sugar; add enough milk for a smooth and spreading consistency. Stack layers and spread top with filling. Frost sides of cake with frosting, sprinkle with chopped peanuts to garnish.
Paula