Peanut Butter Frosting
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5
Peanut Butter Frosting
Description
This frosting recipe starts by beating room-temperature butter with creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Vanilla extract, salt, and milk are added, followed by powdered sugar in two additions to integrate the sweetness and build the frosting’s structure. Scraping the bowl ensures an even, well-mixed consistency.
The frosting can be spread using a spatula or piped with a decorating tip, offering versatility for different presentations. It has a smooth, thick texture that holds shape but remains soft enough to spread easily.
This peanut butter frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla cakes and is appropriate for both layered cakes and cupcakes. The salt balances the sweetness and enhances the peanut flavor, making it rich without being overly sugary.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature (two full sticks, unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, or using a stand mixer and paddle attachment, beat the butter and peanut butter together until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla, salt, milk, and about half of the powdered sugar, mixing on low to medium speed for about 30 seconds.
- Next, add in the remaining half of the powdered sugar, and beat on medium to high speed until it is well blended and creamy.
- Using a spatula, scrape the sides of the bowl to get all of the ingredients combined into the frosting.
- Use a frosting spatula to frost a cake or piping bag to frost cupcakes. I used a Wilton 2D frosting tip.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough frosting for 12 to 24 cupcakes or two 8-inch or one 9-inch round cake layers.
- Allow butter to reach room temperature to achieve a smooth and creamy frosting texture.
- For piping designs, chill the frosting about 30 minutes to firm up before decorating.
- Add powdered sugar gradually if adjusting frosting thickness to avoid over-thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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