Description
This creamy peanut butter icing recipe is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and cookies. Made with smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, it whips up in minutes and delivers rich, nutty flavor with a touch of sweetness. Ideal for frosting lovers and peanut butter fans alike!
Ingredients
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
1. Beat the peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low to prevent mess, then increase speed to combine fully.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Use immediately for frosting or refrigerate for later use.
6. Let chilled icing sit at room temp and re-whip before using again.
Notes
Let the butter soften at room temperature before starting.
Use heavy cream for a richer and creamier texture.
Avoid natural peanut butter for best consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg