Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

I clipped this recipe from a newspaper.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons  baking cocoa
• 1  cup boiling water
•  vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, flour and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Spread evenly into a slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine the cocoa and remaining sugar; stir in boiling water. Pour into slow cooker (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.