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Smooth and fluffy peanut butter buttercream frosting perfect for chocolate cake, cupcakes, and brownies. Easy homemade frosting recipe with bakery-style texture.

Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

Smooth and fluffy peanut butter buttercream frosting perfect for chocolate cake, cupcakes, and brownies. Easy homemade frosting recipe with bakery-style texture.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 –3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Beat butter until fluffy.
  2. Add peanut butter and beat smooth.
  3. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Add powdered sugar gradually.
  5. Adjust with cream if needed.
  6. Beat on high until silky.

Notes

Add a pinch of salt for balance.
Chill slightly before piping for cleaner swirls.
Perfect with chocolate cake.