Cake Batter 1½ cup flour (I used white whole-wheat) ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup cocoa ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk ⅓ cup oil 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanillaPeanut Butter Cheese Layer 1 (8-ounce) container whipped cream cheese, at room temperature ¼ cup...

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