Description
This creamy and delicious homemade peanut butter frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with creamy peanut butter, buttery sweetness, and just the right touch of vanilla and salt, this easy no-cook frosting comes together quickly and creates a smooth, fluffy texture that’s perfect for spreading or piping.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat Peanut Butter and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. This helps to incorporate the sugar evenly and achieve the right sweetness and texture.
- Flavor and Season: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor balance and enrich the frosting’s taste.
- Adjust Consistency: Slowly add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time while beating the mixture. Continue to beat until the frosting reaches a light, fluffy, and spreadable consistency suitable for frosting cakes or cupcakes.
- Use or Store: Immediately use the frosting to frost your desired baked goods, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When ready to use from refrigerated, let it soften slightly and rebeat if necessary.
Notes
- For a lighter and fluffier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If using salted butter, omit the added ¼ teaspoon salt to balance the flavor.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow refrigerated frosting to come to room temperature and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
