PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13" baking pan.
• 2. Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
• 3. Place butter in a medium saucepan. Melt over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder, then stir in water, buttermilk, and eggs. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils.
• 4. Remove from the heat and add to flour mixture. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
• 5. Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• 6. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, spread the peanut butter over the cake. Allow to cool completely.
• 7. To make the icing, place the sifted confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Set aside.
• 8. Combine butter, buttermilk, and cocoa in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil.
• 9. Remove from heat and pour over confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
• 10. Spread icing over peanut butter. The cake can be served immediately or can sit at room temperature to allow the icing to set.