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peanut butter and fudge cake

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is a really old recipe and perfect for chocolate-peanut butter lovers! Moist and delicious.

yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For peanut butter and fudge cake

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa
  • 2 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa
  • 16 oz
    package powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make peanut butter and fudge cake

  • 1
    Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir well. Cook over mediu-low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts. Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot mixture into the eggs; add to the remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer the buttermilk mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Combine flour, baking soda, and sugar; add to the buttermilk mixture, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 3
    Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • 4
    Combine the peanut butter and oil; stir well. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the top of the cake.
  • 5
    Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk, and 1/4 cup cocoa in a medium saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture is bubbly. Remove from the heat. Combine warm cocoa mixture and the powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread the cocoa mixture over the peanut butter mixture.
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