Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees

Step 2

Generously grease and flour 3 8-inch layer cake pans or a 13 x 9 inch pan. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine all the dry ingredients in large bowl, whisking to remove lumps from cocoa. Make a well in the middle and add liquids and beaten eggs. Mix until well blended. Batter will be thin. Pour into greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch cake pan.

Step 4

Bake approximately 35 - 40 minutes for 13 x 9 or 22 to 28 minutes for layers OR until cake is done when a cake tester comes out clean. Do not over bake . Cool, then frost as desired.

Step 5

Place the butter and peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer until light and smooth.

Step 6

Add 2 cups powdered sugar and blend in, start slowly to avoid having powdered sugar fly from the bowl. Mix in the remaining powdered sugar, then the vanilla.

Step 7

Start adding the milk and beating to a soft, spreadable consistency. You may need to use more or less the amount of milk listed in the recipe to achieve the consistency you desire.