Happy Valentine's Day!

We celebrated Valentine's Day early in our house.  Between school and work on Monday, it seemed logical to celebrate on Saturday.  Jay took us to dinner at a local restaurant called The Depot (very good family friendly food), and I made a Valentine cake for the boys.  Brandon picked the cake flavor and Adam picked the frosting.  So what did they come up with???? Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, and I baked it in a heart pan, just for fun.

The cake was just a simple box cake mix.  The frosting was home made, creamy, and delicious.  I took a basic butter cream recipe, cut down the sugar a bit, added peanut butter, and a little half and half to thin the texture.  This would also be great as a filling in between a layer cake.  I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day and remembers to tell someone special, "I love you!!!"

recipe (yields enough to frost 8 or 9 inch cake)

peanut butter frosting

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 c. powder sugar
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. half and half (you can also use milk or heavy cream)

In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth.  Slowly add the sugar and vanilla.  Finally add the half and half one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.