2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. butter
1/4 c. cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. commercial sour cream
Chocolate peanut butter frosting

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well, and set aside. Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Gradually stir hot mixture into flour mixture; stir well.

Stir in eggs and sour cream; mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Cool. Frost with Chocolate Peanut butter frosting. Makes 15 to 18 servings.

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk
1/4 c. cocoa
1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped peanuts
1/4 c. peanut butter

Combine butter, milk and cocoa in a heavy saucepan. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients beat at medium speed electric mixer until smooth. Yields: 2 3/4 cup.