1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
3 tbsp. peanut butter
2 squares chocolate, melted
1 c. whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour once, measure. Add soda, salt and sugar. Sift together 3 times. Cream shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add melted chocolate and mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients, alternating with milk and vanilla. Stir until all the flour is dampened. Beat vigorously for 1 minute. Turn into two 8-inch layer greased pans or loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.