Sweetslady's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

INGREDIENTS

• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2/3 cup milk
• 16 ounces Cool Whip
• 4 peanut butter cups, chopped
• chocolate syrup