Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
Peanut Butter Frosting:
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter
3 to 5 tablespoons milk
Cooking Directions:
Butter two round 8-inch baking pans or one 9 1/2- x 13-inch baking pan and line bottoms with waxed paper.
In small bowl, combine hot water and cocoa. Mix until smooth; set aside.
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and buttermilk. Add cocoa mixture and combine. Gradually add flour mixture; mix just until smooth. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes (30 to 40 minutes if using 9 1/2 x 13 pan) or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting.
Peanut Butter Frosting: In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and peanut butter. Gradually add milk; beat until smooth and creamy.