Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1-Getting started with this peanut butter frosting recipe is as easy as turning on your mixer. First, make sure all your ingredients are ready having the butter and peanut butter at room temperature helps everything blend smoothly. This step sets the stage for a frosting that’s light and creamy.
2-Next, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together using an electric mixer until they’re creamy and smooth this usually takes a minute or two. Then, gradually add the powdered sugar in increments of about 1/3 cup on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed to make sure it’s fully mixed in. It’s all about building that perfect consistency without making a mess.
3-After that, stir in the vanilla extract and salt to boost the flavor. Add the milk while keeping the mixer on low speed, then crank it up to high and beat for about 30 seconds until the mixture turns fluffy. Once it’s ready, spread or pipe it onto your completely cooled cupcakes or cake for the best results.
Last Step:
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๐จ Use creamy peanut butter to avoid clogging when piping the frosting.
๐ซ Avoid natural peanut butter as it can be too oily and affect texture.
โ For a stiffer frosting, add 1/2 to 1 cup additional powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of batch
- Calories: 381 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 199 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
