Fluffy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

This bakery-style peanut butter cream cheese buttercream frosting is light and creamy with a delicious melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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INGREDIENTS

– Cream Cheese – Salted Butter – Shortening – Powdered Sugar – Creamy Peanut Butter Full ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Use it to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes.

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Whisk the powdered sugar and instant clearjel (if using) together until well-blended. Set aside.

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Using a stand mixer (preferred) or handheld mixer and a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until broken up and softened.

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Add the room temperature salted butter and continue to beat until there are no lumps, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

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Add the shortening and beat and scrape the sides until the mixture is smooth without lumps.

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While the mixer is on low, slowly add the powdered sugar mixture. It will be thick, but continue to beat on low until it is well incorporated.

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