The cupboard included a couple of boxes of cake mix (I like to keep them on hand just in case) so I was able to mix up a quick batch of chocolate cupcakes. Now what to do about icing them. I just didn't want the usual powdered sugar or chocolate buttercream. Let's see what else is in the cupboard.....ah ha! Peanut butter -check, unsalted butter - check, powdered sugar - check...Peanut butter Butter cream to the rescue!
So here goes an easy, shortcut to something sweet. The cupcakes were ready in 25 minutes start to finish. Let them cool, butte cream took all of about 5 minutes (once the butter was softened). So if it's something quick, chocolate and peanut butter gooey your after, this one will do it!
Peanut Butter Butter Cream
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Directions
In the bowl of your stand mixer on medium speed, cream peanut butter until light. About 2-3 minutes. Add softened butter and cream together until well incorporated.
Begin adding powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat well. (If you prefer a stiffer/sweeter buttercream, just add more powdered sugar.
Enjoy your cupcakes....We did!
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