"A rich, moist chocolate cake covered with a fluffy layer of honey-peanut butter frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray or butter
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3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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1 cup boiling water
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup whole or 2% milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 (15 to 16-ounce) jar smooth Skippy or Jif honey peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups), at room temperature
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12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/3 to 2/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)