PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
About 2 cups
Stir in chopped roasted peanuts to taste, or sprinkle them over the finished cake, if desired. This is excellent with chocolate cake.
Beat in a medium bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, just until blended:
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add one-third at a time and beat just until smooth and the desired consistency is reached:
- 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar, sifted
If the frosting is too stiff, add, but do not overbeat:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, or as needed