Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth (it will be thin, which is okay).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk, adding more milk if necessary to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top.
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