Peanut Butter Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter

Instructions

1. For topping, in a bowl stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; cut in 1/4 cup peanut butter and 3 tablespoons margarine or butter till crumbly. Set aside.
2. In a bowl stir together 2 cups flour, 1 cup brown sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, 1/2 cup peanut butter, the eggs, and 1/4 cup margarine or butter. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till blended. Beat at high speed for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl frequently.
3. Pour batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Bake in a 375° oven about 30 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool.
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Coffee Cake: Prepare as above, except add 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces to topping and stir 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces into batter after beating.