Chocolate Peanut Butter Wacky Cake

Chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. This recipe has been a favorite for birthdays in my family for years. The cake is very moist.

• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 cups warm water
• 10 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and white sugar.

Step 2

To the sifted ingredients, add the 10 tablespoons butter or margarine, vinegar, and warm water. Mix thoroughly, but do not beat. Pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove cake from oven, but keep it in the pan.

Step 4

Cream together peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Spread icing onto cake. Place under broiler until brown and bubbly.