5 from 15 votes
Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
This Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting combines softened butter and creamy peanut butter whipped smooth, then blended with powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream or milk to achieve a smooth, pipeable frosting. It balances rich peanut flavor with sweet and creamy texture making it ideal for cupcakes, cakes, or cookies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ticks butter softened to room temperature (226 grams, unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter 245 grams, creamy
- 3 cups powdered sugar (360 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-3 TBSP heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Allow butter to soften to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. (approx. 1-2 minutes)
- Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed at first to incorporate then increase to medium speed and continue mixing for 1-2 minutes or until fully combined.
- Add the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and salt and continue mixing on medium speed until everything is well-combined, smooth, and easy to pipe.
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Notes
- Butter must be softened to room temperature for easier creaming with peanut butter.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream or milk to achieve desired frosting consistency for piping or spreading.
- Nutrition facts vary depending on serving size; typical estimates are based on 24 cupcake-sized portions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
65mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
254IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.