Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

Makes enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes, one 9×9 inch cake, or one 9×13 quarter sheet cake with a thin layer of frosting

• 5 Tablespoons (75g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

1. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes
2. Add the peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low
3. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes
4. Add up to 1/4 cup more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick
5. Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator

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