Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk2/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup brewed coffee, room temperaturePEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractMiniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Stir in coffee (batter will be thin).

Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over cake. If desired, sprinkle with chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.