Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect touch when you want a flavor that is nutty and elevated but not too sweet. Excellent for cupcakes, cakes and cookies, this frosting is perfection!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: cups

Calories: 1422kcal

Author: Alexandria Ulmer

Equipment

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Handheld Mixer or Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment
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Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
▢ 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
▢ ½ cup peanut butter
▢ 4 cups powdered sugar
▢ 1 ½ tsp vanilla
▢ ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and softened cream cheese on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and mix again until combined.
Add in the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time, mixing between each addition until just combined.
Once your cake or cupcakes are cooled, pipe/spread the frosting on top or between the cake layers. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.

Make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully soft and creamed together before adding in your other ingredients. This will ensure a smooth, consistent texture throughout. If your butter and cream cheese are softened before you begin, it should only take 2-3 minutes to cream them together. If you still encounter lumps, try sifting your powdered sugar next time.
You could use chunky or crunchy peanut butter for this recipe, but the chunks will make it more of a challenge to spread. It’s up to you!
Try to keep your frosting cool. The ingredients in this creamy peanut butter frosting can melt in a warm environment.

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