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chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter buttercream frosting on blue napkin

Peanut Butter Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Description

Smooth, creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting is the perfect way to top chocolate cake or cupcakes!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Place butter, and peanut butter in a mixing bowl and beat together with a hand mixer.
  2. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in cream and vanilla and beat until frosting is smooth and creamy!

Notes

  • Can be stored at room temperature up to 3 days
  • Adjust for thickness by varying the amount of sugar and/or heavy cream
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 topped cupcake's worth
  • Calories: 278
  • Sugar: 20.1 g
  • Sodium: 48.4 mg
  • Fat: 21.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
  • Protein: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 42 mg

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