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Peanut Butter Icing

4 from 1 vote
Makes 1¾ cups

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup (165 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons (224 grams) peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar, cream, butter, honey, and salt to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently until sugar is melted. Cook, whisking occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer registers 230°F (110°C), about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add peanut butter in three additions, whisking until combined after each addition. Whisk in vanilla. Use immediately.

Notes

*pro tip

Begin making the Peanut Butter Icing during the last 10 to 12 minutes of bake time for your cake. The icing should be ready just as the cake comes out of the oven.
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