Description
This homemade peanut butter frosting is a rich, creamy, and deliciously smooth topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or brownies. Made from simple ingredients like unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, this frosting is easy to prepare and customizable to your desired consistency with a small addition of milk or heavy cream.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of milk or heavy cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Beat Butter and Peanut Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the butter and peanut butter mixture, beating continuously until everything is well combined and the frosting is smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a dash of milk or heavy cream and mix until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved.
- Use Frosting: Spread or pipe the peanut butter frosting onto cakes, cupcakes, or brownies as desired for a rich and creamy finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier beating and a fluffier frosting texture.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness and frosting thickness.
- If frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week; re-whip before using.
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute creamy peanut butter with natural or crunchy peanut butter.
