Peanut Butter Frosting
This easy peanut butter buttercream frosting is the perfect topper for chocolate cake or chocolate cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 1/4 cups peanut butter (creamy)
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Beat the butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until blended.
- Reduce the speed to low and gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Add heavy cream, increase the speed to high and beat for 3 to 5 minutes. The cream will make the frosting light and fluffy but it will still stand up well for piping.
- Spread on cakes, or pipe onto cupcakes.
Notes
I tend to make adjustments to this to get the consistency the way I want it. Add a bit more powdered sugar for stiffer frosting. Add more heavy cream to soften if necessary.