Best 9 Peanut Butter Frosting Extra Rich Recipes

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If you have a craving for a rich, creamy, and nutty frosting that you can pair with your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, then peanut butter frosting is a must-try. Made with minimal ingredients and requiring just a few simple steps, peanut butter frosting is a delightful treat that goes well with different types of desserts.

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PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This is The Best Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe you're going to find. It's sweet, creamy, peanut buttery PERFECTION made with peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream!

Provided by Rebecca Hubbell

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter ( softened)
1 cup peanut butter
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butters together and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, alternating with tablespoons of heavy cream.
  • Add in the vanilla and whip on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until frosting is light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 50 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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The perfect fluffy frosting for brownies or chocolate cake. Sweet but not too sweet. Peanut buttery but not greasy. So wonderful and it won't over power your brownies!!!

Provided by NICKIE75

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 116.2 mg, Sugar 17 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat butter in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beating after each addition until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Use this delicious frosting to decorate our Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar with a mixer on medium speed. Add salt, then peanut butter, then vanilla. Whisk cream until soft peaks form, then fold into peanut butter mixture. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.)

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This is soooo good on a chocolate cake! I usually double the recipe for a two layer cake... peanut butter and chocolate are a great combo.

Provided by Yogi8

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup powdered sugar (or more, to taste)
1 -3 tablespoon milk (only if needed to thin) (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat butters together with electric mixer, add sugar.
  • If too thick, add a little milk.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Two ingredients are all you need for peanut butter frosting that might just be the best we've ever tried!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat frosting and peanut butter with spoon until well blended. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This simple peanut butter buttercream frosting makes enough to frost a three- or four-layer cake. For peanut butter-lovers, this is the only frosting they need in their recipe boxes. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING - EXTRA RICH



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Made with lots of PNB - extra yummy - perfect with my chocolate cupcakes. Developed this recipe when none of the ones I found were rich enough - very dense and flavorful.

Provided by Digboo

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups peanut butter
5 tablespoons butter, real not margarine, softened
1 tablespoon Crisco, trust me you need it you won't taste it
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Mix the peanut butter, butter, crisco and vanilla until well blended.
  • Add the first cup of powdered sugar and the salt
  • Continue to add the remaining powdered sugar
  • Add part or all of the cream to finalize the texture you want.
  • I immediately put in piping bag and pipe on cooled cupcakes or spread on a cake. You can refrigerate and use later.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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If you like peanut butter you'll love this frosting, great on chocolate cakes but for a real peanut butter experience try it on a peanut butter cake. If you don't have cream, you may substitute milk.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in 1/2 of the confectioner's sugar. Mix in 1/4 cup of the cream. Beat in the remaining confectioners' sugar. If necessary, add a little more cream or milk until the frosting reaches a good spreading consistency. Makes enough to frost one 2 layer 9 inch cake or one 9x13 inch cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 117.1 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and velvety frosting.
  • If you don't have powdered sugar, you can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor or blender.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the frosting to enhance the flavor of the peanut butter.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • To make a chocolate peanut butter frosting, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the frosting.
  • To make a peanut butter cream cheese frosting, add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese to the frosting.
  • Peanut butter frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
  • Store peanut butter frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 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. Whether you like it rich and creamy or light and fluffy, there is a peanut butter frosting recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a frosting that is sure to please everyone, give peanut butter frosting a try.

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