3. Beat the butter and peanut butter with a mixer until smooth. Alternate adding the confectioners' surface and milk, beating after each addition, until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. In another bowl, whisk the grape jelly until it is loose and spreadable.

2. Let the cake cool in the the pan 10 minutes,then turn out onto rack and let cool completely. Transfer the cake to a work surface. Trim off the top using a serrated knife, then slice the cake in half horizontally.

••••HOW TO MAKE PB & J SANDWICH CAKE••••

1. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan, line with parchment, then butter again and dust with flour. Make the cake mix and fill the pan three-quarters full (you'll have batter left over). Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

••••PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH CAKE••••

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ACTIVE: 25 min

TOTAL: 55 min

SERVES: 8 to 10

•1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan

•All-purpose flour, for the pan

•1 18.25-ounce box white cake mix, plus required ingredients

•1 cup creamy peanut butter

•1-1/2 to 2 cups cups confectioners' sugar

•2 to 3 TB milk

3/4 cup grape jelly

•A 9-inch square cake pan

(Source: Food Network Magazine & photo also)

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••••PEANUT BUTTER TARTS••••

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•1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

•10 to 12 individual graham cracker tart shells

•1 cup cold milk

•2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

•1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

•2 TB jelly

1.Spoon a tablespoon of whipped topping into the bottom of each tart shell; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat milk and peanut butter until well mixed. Add pudding mix; beat for 1 minute. Fold in remaining whipped topping. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling into each shell. Chill. Just before serving, top each with 1/2 teaspoon jelly. Leftovers may be frozen. YIELD: 10-12 servings.

(Source: The Taste of Home-The Best of Country Cooking-Sheryl Christian (Watertown, Wisconsin & photo also)