Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the creamy, nutty goodness of this homemade peanut butter frosting. Perfect for topping off your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or brownies, this easy recipe will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost 12 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- This frosting pairs perfectly with chocolate cake, brownies, or banana cupcakes.
- For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter, but stir it well before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
