Best 3 Easy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipes

Are you searching for a simple and delicious way to add a touch of sweetness and nutty flavor to your favorite desserts? If so, an easy peanut butter frosting is the perfect solution! With just a few readily available ingredients and minimal effort, you can transform ordinary cakes, cookies, and cupcakes into irresistible treats that will delight the taste buds of both peanut butter enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. In this article, we'll guide you through the quick and easy steps to create a smooth, creamy, and flavorful peanut butter frosting that will elevate your desserts to the next level.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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Rich and delicious peanut butter frosting. Requires no beating and no cooking - just mix it up! Goes great with the chocolate mayo cake.

Provided by Trex

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings

Time 6m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well-combined and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Easy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting image

This delectable frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated; if refrigerated, however, it must stand at room temperature to soften before use. If using a hand-held mixer, increase mixing times significantly (at least 50 percent). This recipe can be doubled to make enough for a two-layer cake.

Provided by xpnsve

Categories Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, don't use old-fashioned or natural brand
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 pinch table salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

In standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat butter and peanut butter at medium-high speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat at medium-low speed until most of the sugar is moistened, about 45 seconds. Scrape down bowl and beat at medium speed until mixture is fully combined, about 15 seconds; scrape bowl, add vanilla and heavy cream, and beat at medium speed until incorporated, about 10 seconds, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down bowl once or twice.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER CAKE & PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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This cake is a must-make for any peanut butter lover. And it's so good it may convert non-peanut butter fans. You taste peanut butter in every layer of the cake and icing. A great moist and delicious cake!

Provided by Mary Ann F

Categories Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

CAKE BATTER
1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 c softened butter
1 c water
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
3 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c softened butter
2+ Tbsp milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
tiny pinch salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 9 X 13 baking pan and set aside.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated. Add eggs, cake mix, and water and beat on medium for two minutes. Pour into greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
3. Frosting: Cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated. Add confectioners' sugar, extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk and continue to mix until the frosting is nice and fluffy. You may need an additional tablespoon (or more) of milk if the frosting is too thick.

Tips:

For a creamier frosting, use softened butter and peanut butter.
If you prefer a thicker frosting, use less milk or cream.
For a sweeter frosting, add more powdered sugar.
For a more flavorful frosting, use a good quality peanut butter.
To make a chocolate peanut butter frosting, add some melted chocolate to the frosting.
To make a peanut butter cream cheese frosting, add some cream cheese to the frosting.
This frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to frost a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, this frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.