3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Frosting
An easy to put together homemade peanut butter frosting with just 3 ingredients!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
Optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter for 60-90 seconds, until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, mixing for 1-2 minutes, and adding more to suit your desired sweetness level.
- If using, add vanilla and mix well. For a fluffier frosting, add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Pipe or use as intended on cupcakes, cake, and more.
Video
Notes
* use store bought peanut butter -- not organic -- to avoid any oil and peanut separation and graininess in the frosting
Tops 18-24 cupcakes, a 13 by 9-inch sheet cake, or a full 2 layer 8-inch round cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 37gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 9mgSugar: 36g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!