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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Frosting on top of a chocolate cupcake piped on

Peanut Butter Buttercream

Samantha Erb
An easy to put together homemade frosting with just 3 ingredients!
4.54 from 84 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 18 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter*
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

Optional

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter for 60-90 seconds, until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, mixing for 1-2 minutes, and adding more to suit your desired sweetness level.
  • If using, add vanilla and mix well. For a fluffier frosting, add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Pipe or use as intended on cupcakes, cake, and more.

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Notes

* use storebought peanut butter -- not organic -- to avoid any oil and peanut separation and graininess in the frosting

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 37gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 9mgSugar: 36g
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