Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

• hot water1 cup
• cocoa↗1⁄2 cup
• flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  (softened)

• sugar↗2 cups
• large eggs↗2
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• buttermilk↗1 cup
• Peanut Butter Frosting
• powdered sugar↗2 1⁄2 cups
• vanilla↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗3 -5 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine hot water and cocoa.

2. 2

   Mix until smooth; set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

6. 6

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

7. 7

   Stir in vanilla and buttermilk.

8. 8

   Add cocoa mixture and combine.

9. 9

   Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until smooth.

10. 10

    Pour into prepared pan.

11. 11

    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

12. 12

    Cool completely.

13. 13

    Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting.

14. 14

    In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and peanut butter.

15. 15

    Gradually add milk, beat until smooth and creamy.