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Peanut Butter Frosting


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Makes enough frosting for 12-16 cupcakes or a single-layer cake

Description

This creamy, fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting is the perfect addition to cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. With a smooth peanut butter flavor, it’s rich, sweet, and has just the right amount of sweetness to complement your favorite baked goods. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

  • ½ cup butter (room temperature)

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring


Instructions

  • Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and peanut butter together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  • Add Sugar and Milk:
    Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk, a little at a time, to reach the desired consistency.

  • Mix in Vanilla:
    Add the vanilla flavoring and continue mixing until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

  • Frost and Enjoy:
    Spread the peanut butter frosting on your favorite baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk to loosen it up. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar until it reaches the right consistency.

Notes

  • For a fluffier texture, beat the frosting for an extra 2-3 minutes after adding all ingredients.

  • You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer a bit of texture in the frosting.

  • If the frosting is too sweet for your taste, you can reduce the amount of powdered sugar by 1/4 cup.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Frosting
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Frosting, Easy Peanut Butter Frosting, Peanut Butter Cake Frosting, Frosting for Cupcakes