Peanut Butter Frosting
How to make the best creamy peanut butter frosting. This homemade buttercream is perfect on cakes, cupcakes and brownies.
Servings 15
Calories 224kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until blended.
- Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and beat until completely blended.
- Add in the remaining cup of powdered sugar. Whip for 1 minute.
- Test the frosting and if you need another tablespoon or two of heavy cream to make the frosting spreadable, add it in.
- Beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Notes
- I do not recommend using natural peanut butter in this recipe.
- Add in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg