Peanut Butter Frosting

Peanut Butter Frosting

Creamy peanut butter frosting with a rich, nutty depth and smooth, spreadable texture.

Total 10 min Makes 48 oz Calories 220/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Peanuts

This frosting blends creamy peanut butter with butter and powdered sugar for a silky, pipeable finish. A splash of milk and vanilla rounds out the flavor and keeps the texture light. It's suited for topping chocolate cupcakes, layer cakes, or sandwiching between cookies.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.

  2. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  4. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired spreading or piping consistency is reached.

  5. Use immediately to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Peanut Butter Frosting

This frosting blends creamy peanut butter with butter and powdered sugar for a silky, pipeable finish. A splash of milk and vanilla rounds out the flavor and keeps the texture light. It's suited for topping chocolate cupcakes, layer cakes, or sandwiching between cookies.

10 min 48 oz 220 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. 3

    Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired spreading or piping consistency is reached.

  5. 5

    Use immediately to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.