Chocolate Nutter Butter Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 sticks

butter, softened to room temperature)

1 3/4 cups

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

salt

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

2 tsp

real vanilla extract

2 cups

all purpose flour

3/4 cup

dutch process cocoa powder

large eggs

1 1/2 cups

evaporated milk (can substitute whole milk if necessary)

8 oz

cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

1 stick

butter (8 tablespoons, softened to room temperature)

3/4 cup

crunchy peanut butter (if you want super smooth frosting, use creamy peanut butter)

1 tbsp

real vanilla extract

1 1/2

to 2 pounds 6 to 8 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp

heavy cream

Nutter Butter Cookies (crushed)

package Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups