Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
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Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
Description
Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting is made by beating room-temperature unsalted butter with creamy peanut butter until light and fluffy. Vanilla extract and salt are added for flavor balance, followed by sifted powdered sugar to sweeten and thicken the mixture. Continued beating produces a smooth and airy frosting.
The frosting has a rich, creamy texture with a pronounced but not overpowering peanut butter taste. It is versatile for decorating two-layer cakes or about two dozen cupcakes and can be spread or piped.
For storage, the frosting can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to three months in an airtight container. Before reuse, it should be brought to room temperature and re-whipped to regain its fluffy consistency. Additional powdered sugar can be added if needed to thicken it after thawing.
Ingredients
- 2 unsalted butter at room temperature, sticks (227 grams
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy, 270 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt fine
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and peanut butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about another 3 minutes.
STORAGE:
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let come to room temperature and re-whip in the stand mixer until light and fluffy before using. Add a tablespoon or 2 of powdered sugar to thicken if needed.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough frosting for a two-layer cake or 24 cupcakes, or 12 cupcakes with generous frosting.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze up to three months.
- Before using refrigerated or frozen frosting, bring it to room temperature and re-whip until fluffy to restore texture.
- If the thawed frosting is too soft, adding a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar can help thicken it.
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Overall Rating
5
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