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Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

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Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting is a deliciously creamy topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Its sweet and nutty flavor enhances every dessert.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Frosting for 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (270 grams) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  • Soften butter and peanut butter at room temperature.
  • Beat softened butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and fine salt; mix well.
  • Gradually incorporate powdered sugar on low speed, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Adjust consistency with additional powdered sugar if necessary.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
Ensure powdered sugar is sifted to avoid clumps.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar as needed.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 15