Winning Cocoa Cake
With Peanut Butter Frosting


2 C. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 C. oil
2 C. flour
3/4 C. cocoa
1/2 t. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 C. black coffee
1 C. milk
2 tsp. almond extract

Preheat oven to 350'. Mix together sugar, eggs, and oil. In another bowl combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add to egg mix. Add remaining ingredients and blend till batter is very smooth. Pour into well greased pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting


Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

4 Tbls. flour
1 C. milk
pinch salt
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. powdered sugar
1/2 C. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, salt, and milk in saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook over low heat till thick. Place the cooked mixture in the refrigerator till completely cooled. Cream shortening, sugar, and peanut butter. Gradually add the cooled mixture. After mixing thoroughly, add 1 tsp. vanilla. Frost cooled cake.