Description
This creamy Peanut Butter Frosting is easy to make and deliciously rich, perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Made with smooth peanut butter and butter, sweetened with powdered sugar, and enhanced with vanilla, it offers a perfectly balanced sweetness and luscious texture that can be adjusted to your preference.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
- 2 tbsp milk (or more, for desired consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter together using a mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, adding it 1/2 cup at a time, while continuously beating to ensure smoothness. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to reach your preferred frosting sweetness and consistency.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract into the mixture. Beat thoroughly until the frosting becomes smooth and creamy. Add more milk if you desire a thinner frosting consistency.
- Optional Salt: Add a pinch of salt if you want to balance the sweetness and enhance the frosting’s flavor.
- Use or Store: Use the frosting immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using after refrigeration, let it come to room temperature and re-whip if necessary.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the frosting by adding more powdered sugar for a stiffer frosting or more milk for a thinner one.
- For a natural peanut butter version, you might need to add more powdered sugar as natural peanut butter is usually less sweet and more oily.
- Make sure the butter is properly softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- If storing in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature and rebeat to restore the creamy consistency before use.
