Peanut Butter Frosting

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Peanut Butter Frosting

10-Minute Peanut Butter Frosting is absolutely packed with peanut butter flavor! This luscious frosting takes just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. It's silky smooth and works beautifully for layer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: Peanut Butter

Servings: to 20 servings

Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

2 cups salted butter, softened at room temperature 452 grams
2 cups creamy peanut butter 500 grams
7 cups powdered sugar, or more to taste 805 grams, or more to taste
2-3 tbsp heavy cream 30-45 grams
1 tbsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Make the Frosting: In a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy, about 60 seconds. Beat in the peanut butter until creamed with the butter. Mix in the powdered sugar in a few additions, using heavy cream as needed to help it combine. Mix in the vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Taste and add more powdered sugar and/or salt if desired.
2 cups salted butter, softened at room temperature , 7 cups powdered sugar, or more to taste, 2-3 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp vanilla extract , pinch of salt, 2 cups creamy peanut butter
Serve & Store: Your frosting is ready to use! Frost a three-layer cake, 24 to 36 cupcakes (depending on how much frosting you use on each), or frost brownies, blondies, or cookies. If doing these latter options, you'll want to only make 1/3 to 1/2 a batch. Freeze any extra frosting for 1-2 months.
Make-Ahead Tip: Frosting can be made-ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days before using. Let it come to room temperature on the counter for 20-30 minutes or so before using, and it may need a quick mix with the mixer to bring it back to spreadable consistency.

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