Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup hot water

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

1. Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

1. Add Dry Ingredients:

• Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until smooth.

1. Add Hot Water:

• Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing until well combined and smooth.

1. Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

1. Cool:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

1. Make Frosting:

• In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

1. Frost the Cake:

• Once the cake has cooled, spread the peanut butter frosting over the top of the cake.

1. Chill:

• Place the cake in the refrigerator to allow the frosting to set for at least 30 minutes.

1. Slice and Serve:

• Slice the cake and serve. Optionally, you can drizzle additional melted chocolate or sprinkle chopped nuts on top for decoration.