Description
This creamy and indulgent peanut butter frosting is the perfect addition to cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s rich in flavor and smooth in texture, making it a favorite for peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the butter and peanut butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or stand mixer.
- Add sugar and milk: Gradually add the confectioners sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on low speed to prevent the sugar from flying everywhere. Once all the sugar is added, pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth: Continue beating the frosting on medium-high speed until it’s light, fluffy, and smooth. If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Use immediately: Frost your cake, cupcakes, or cookies with this delicious peanut butter frosting. If it’s too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to firm it up.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more milk for a smoother frosting or more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting.
- If you prefer a more intense peanut butter flavor, you can add a little extra peanut butter, but be sure to adjust the sugar accordingly.
- This frosting is great for pairing with chocolate cakes or cookies for a classic combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing/Beating
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter frosting, peanut butter cake, frosting recipe, buttercream frosting, creamy frosting