Saturday, January 3, 2009

Peanut Butter Cake

Cake:
1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. plus 2 Tblsp. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. graham cracker crumbs (one sleeve should equate to 2 cups)
1/2 c. peanut butter
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. plus 2 Tblsp. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 375*. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder & salt together. Add graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, shortening, milk & vanilla. Using a mixer, beat on low speed until moistened. Then beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add eggs & beat for 1 minute. Pour batter into a greased & floured 9x13 pan (or a greased & floured tube pan) and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Frosting:
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
8 Tblsp. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. milk

Mix all ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. With a wooden spoon handle, poke a few holes in the cake then pour warm frosting over cake.

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