"Here in Wisconsin, winter weather is extreme. A hot dessert is just the thing to warm us up. This slow-cooked chocolate cake gets its crunch from a sprinkling of peanuts. —Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
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1 cup 2% milk
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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2 cups boiling water
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Chopped salted peanuts, optional