Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoon fat-free milk
  • 1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, bring peanut butter, butter, and water just to a boil.
  2. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and baking soda until smooth.
  3. Pour into a 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter over medium heat; add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  6. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.