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Take Me To a Picnic Cake

No picnic with your family is complete without a dessert. This quick and easy recipe will have you on your way outdoors in no time.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake (18 servings)
Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
25 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    water
  • 1 cup
    butter or margarine (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3
    eggs
  • 3/4 cup
    dairy sour cream
  • Peanut Butter Chip Frosting
  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup
    milk
  • 1 2/3 cups
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 cup
    powdered sugar
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Jelly-Roll Pan
Saucepan
Stovetop
Mixer
Mixing Bowl
Wire Rack
Microwave

Directions

Peanut Butter Chip Frosting: Combine butter, milk and peanut butter chips in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Place powdered sugar in medium bowl. Gradually add chip mixture, beating until well blended. Cool, stirring occasionally, until of spreading consistency (about 1 hour). About 2 cups frosting.

Chocolate Garnish: Place 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1 teaspoon shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at mediuum an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

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