Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
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Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
Description
Beginning with butter softened to room temperature, it is beaten together with creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Powdered sugar is added gradually, initially blended slowly to avoid dust and then mixed at medium speed until fully incorporated and lightened. Vanilla extract and salt are added next, followed by 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk, which adjusts the frosting’s consistency to be smooth and easy to pipe or spread.
The resulting frosting is rich with peanut butter flavor, creamy texture, and a balanced sweetness that complements various baked goods. It maintains shape well when piped on cupcakes and can be spread evenly over cakes. This buttercream is suitable for use on cookies or as a filling in layered desserts.
Nutrition information can vary by portion size; estimates are typically per swirl of frosting when decorating 24 cupcakes, with adjustments needed for other quantities.
Ingredients
- 2 ticks butter softened to room temperature (226 grams, unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter 245 grams, creamy
- 3 cups powdered sugar (360 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-3 TBSP heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Allow butter to soften to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. (approx. 1-2 minutes)
- Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed at first to incorporate then increase to medium speed and continue mixing for 1-2 minutes or until fully combined.
- Add the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and salt and continue mixing on medium speed until everything is well-combined, smooth, and easy to pipe.
Notes
- Butter must be softened to room temperature for easier creaming with peanut butter.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream or milk to achieve desired frosting consistency for piping or spreading.
- Nutrition facts vary depending on serving size; typical estimates are based on 24 cupcake-sized portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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