"Rich and moist chocolate cake is topped with the most amazing peanut butter buttercream frosting - a chocolate peanut butter lover's dream cake!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Butter, for greasing the pans
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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3/4 cups cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup buttermilk, shaken and at room temperature
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee (or 2/3 cup coffee mixed with 1/3 cup of water)
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup smooth peanut butter (don't use natural - I used JIF)
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1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
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Frosting
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1 8 oz cream cheese
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1C peanut butter
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1 1/2C powdered sugar
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1/4 t salt
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1/2 t vanilla
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1-2 T cream or milk