Peanut Butter Cake

One of our favorite cakes! This recipe is from Rick's mom. We serve it at many birthdays and family get-togethers.
~Marilyn

1/2 c. softened butter or marg.
2 1/4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1/3 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter. Stir in sugar, flour, baking powder, salt. Add peanut butter and 2/3 c. milk. Beat 2 minutes on low speed (or about 300 strokes by hand) Add remaining 1/3 c. milk, vanilla, and eggs. Beat 2 minutes. Pour into 9x13 greased baking pan or 2 9-inch greased layer cake pans. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting. (below)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting:

1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. peanut butter
2 2/3 powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cream or evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream cocoa and peanut butter. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.