This peanut butter frosting recipe is light and creamy, and it has just the right amount of sweetness. This recipe is the perfect frosting for brownies and chocolate cake!
In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, and peanut butter together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light, creamy, and lightened a few shades.
Scrape down sides of the bowl, add the powdered sugar, and mix until combined.
Add heavy cream and beat on medium-low until combined and smooth. Turn mixer to high and beat for 4 minutes, or until frosting is light and fluffy.
Notes
This recipe makes enough peanut butter buttercream for an 8-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes.