1 c. peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 1/2 c. sugar 3 eggs 1 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt (or less) 1 1/2 c. cold water Grease and flour a bundt pan. Blend peanut butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, 10 minutes. Cool thoroughly, top with Peanut Butter Glaze, garnish with chopped nuts. PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE: 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 c. icing sugar 5-6 tbsp. milk Cream butter, peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Add icing sugar alternately with milk, beat until creamy. Drizzle over top of cake. |