Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

By Addie

“This tasty cake is so simple that it was the first thing Grandma taught me to bake.”

Ingredients

• 1 (2-layer) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, divided
• 3 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4-6 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

For cake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13 × 9-inch baking pan.


Prepare cake mix using the package directions, substituting 1/2 cup peanut butter and 4 tablespoons butter for the vegetable oil.


Spoon cake batter into prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the baking pan to a wire rack to cool completely.


For frosting, combine remaining peanut butter, remaining butter and chocolate in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until light and fluffy.


Add confectioners' sugar gradually to peanut butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat in enough milk to make a spreadable consistency. Beat in vanilla extract. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Serve immediately.