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Peanut Butter Buttercream

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A rich and creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for icing cakes, cupcakes and cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 1026
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature (295 grams)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature (115 grams)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar , sifted (500 grams)
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter (200 grams)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. With the mixture on low, slowly add the powdered sugar until incorporated. Mix in the peanut butter.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge to later use.

Notes

Note: For best results, do not use a natural peanut butter as the oil can separate out.

Nutrition

Calories: 1026kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 1329IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg