Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting is rich, fluffy, and full of sweet peanut butter flavor — perfect for topping chocolate cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, if using.
- Pour in the heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Add more cream if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or brownies. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat creamy peanut butter — avoid natural peanut butter as it can separate.
- If frosting is too thick, add more cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Pairs beautifully with chocolate, banana, or vanilla cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg