Ingredients

4 eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 3/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/3 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pounds powder sugar
6 cups peanuts, chopped

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thick and lemon colored. Combine flour, baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Add to egg mixture. Beat on low until combined. Add 1 cup milk and butter, mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Cool on a wire rack then cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight. Make frosting by combining powder sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Frost top and sides of frozen cake, then roll into chopped peanuts. Place on wire rack to dry. Store in airtight container.