Description
Peanut butter frosting is a delightful addition to any dessert, transforming ordinary cakes and cupcakes into extraordinary treats. This creamy and rich frosting boasts the perfect blend of nutty sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re decorating a birthday cake or drizzling it over brownies, this easy-to-make recipe is incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat room temperature unsalted butter and peanut butter together until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For a chocolate twist, mix in ¼ cup cocoa powder. To make it dairy-free, substitute regular butter with coconut oil or margarine.