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Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Frosts one 9-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this lusciously creamy Peanut Butter Frosting that perfectly complements any chocolate or banana cake. With just the right balance of sweetness and nuttiness, this frosting is a surefire way to elevate your baked treats.


Ingredients

Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add Sweetness: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract and salt.
  3. Adjust Consistency: Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  4. Final Touch: Customize the texture by adding more cream if needed for a perfect finish.

Notes

  • This frosting is ideal for spreading over a 9-inch layer cake or frosting 24 cupcakes.
  • For a firmer consistency suitable for piping, reduce the amount of cream used.