Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
A not-too-sweet peanut butter frosting that pairs perfectly with chocolate cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup all vegetable shortening
- 1 Tbs. vanilla
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine peanut butter, shortening and vanilla.
- Once mixed, add one cup of confectioner's sugar and blend well.
- Add 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, mixing just until combined.
- Repeat this step for the remainder of the confectioner's sugar and heavy whipping cream, each time mixing just until combined.
- Spread 3/4 to 1 cup on the bottom layer of cake, reserve remainder for sides, topping and decoration (see picture).
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 79g | |
| Recipe makes 16 servings | |
| Calories 435 | |
| Calories from Fat 259 | 60% |
| Total Fat 30.21g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 6.92g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 4.28g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium 196mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 37.82g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 31.58g | 21% |
| Protein 7.15g | 11% |
