Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 tbsp butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
frosting
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp fat-free milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring peanut butter, butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, salt and baking soda until smooth.
Pour into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° 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.
In a small saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter over medium heat; add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 24 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	345.76 Kcal (1448 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.63g	15%
Cholesterol	26.92mg	9%
Sodium	102.76mg	4%
Potassium	107.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	59.09g	20%
Sugars	25.3g	101%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	2%
Protein	5.3g	11%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	26.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	286.95 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8g	15%
Cholesterol	22.34mg	9%
Sodium	85.28mg	4%
Potassium	89.05mg	2%
Total Carbs	49.04g	20%
Sugars	20.99g	101%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	4.4g	11%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	22mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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