Peanut Butter Snack Cake

Submitted to Recipe Goldmine by ltlgranny (Linda)

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanut butter cups

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan.

Beat all remaining ingredients except candies until smooth. Pour into pan; sprinkle with candies.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean after inserted.

Serve warm or cool.