Description
Sweet and creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting elevates cakes and cupcakes with rich, nutty goodness. Silky smooth spread brings delightful comfort to desserts you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together room-temperature peanut butter and softened butter using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture with no visible lumps.
- Sift powdered sugar into the butter mixture in incremental batches, blending thoroughly after each addition to prevent sugar clouds and ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Introduce milk gradually, one teaspoon at a time, while continuously mixing to achieve a spreadable, velvety frosting that holds its shape without being too stiff or runny.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, stirring until the flavor is evenly distributed throughout the frosting, creating a rich and aromatic base.
- Using an offset spatula or piping bag, generously apply the peanut butter frosting to completely cooled cakes, cupcakes, or desired baked goods, creating elegant swirls or smooth layers as preferred.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for the smoothest, lump-free frosting texture.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a more consistent and silky frosting that spreads easily.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to prevent clumps and ensure a ultra-smooth final result.
- Adjust milk quantity carefully to control thickness – start with less and add gradually for perfect spreadability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg