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Peanut Cake Squares

When I was in high school, I worked for an Irish family...and they made these yummy treats each year for St. Patrick's Day. The sweet frosting and salty peanuts are an irresistible combination. The only complaint my husband has is that I make them just once a year! -Bridget Jones, Veyo, Utah

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + freezing Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

4 eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups finely chopped peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and
lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and
salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined.
Beat in milk and butter.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze
overnight.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk,

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Peanut Cake Squares (continued)

Directions (continued)

vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen
cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set. Yield: 2
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 496 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 298 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.