Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting
This creamy homemade peanut butter frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and more! Smooth, fluffy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, it’s an easy-to-make frosting that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter (1 cup): Provides the rich, nutty flavor that makes this frosting irresistible.
- Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened): Adds smoothness and richness to the frosting.
- Powdered sugar (2 cups): Sweetens the frosting and gives it the perfect consistency.
- Milk (2-3 tablespoons): Adjusts the consistency to your preference, making the frosting spreadable.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Adds a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- Adjust consistency: Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency for spreading.
- Add vanilla extract: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Spread and enjoy: Spread the frosting on your favorite cake or cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- For a lighter frosting, increase the amount of milk.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg
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