Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting
This creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It’s smooth, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Toppings
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Frost: Spread the peanut butter frosting on your favorite cake or cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother frosting, sift the powdered sugar before adding it.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, if desired.
- You can use this frosting as a filling between cake layers or as a topping for brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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