Best 11 Peanut Butter Icing Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable peanut butter icing, a luscious topping that transforms ordinary treats into extraordinary delights. It’s a harmonious blend of rich peanut butter, creamy butter, and powdered sugar, offering an irresistible combination of nutty flavor and velvety texture. Whether you're a devoted peanut butter aficionado or simply seeking a unique frosting experience, this icing promises to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Creamy Peanut Butter Icing image

A creamy, no-cook peanut butter icing. Perfect on chocolate cake! Should be enough to ice 24 cupcakes or 1 cake.

Provided by DSPTina

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until incorporated. Slowly pour confectioners' sugar into peanut butter mixture while continuing to beat with the mixer; add milk until desired thickness is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES AND PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Barefoot Contessa's Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing image

Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup good cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup heavy cream
chopped salted peanuts, to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and 2 sugars on high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Lower the speed to medium, add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • On low speed, add the buttermilk mixture and the flour mixture alternately in thirds to the mixer bowl, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Mix only until blended.
  • Fold the batter with a rubber spatula to be sure it's completely blended.
  • Divide the batter among the cupcake pans (1 rounded standard ice cream scoop per cup is the right amount).
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from the pans, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Peanut Butter Icing:.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • Mix on medium-low speed until creamy, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as you work.
  • Add the cream and beat on high speed until the mixture is light and smooth.
  • Frost each cupcake with Peanut Butter Icing and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.

CHOCOLATE AND ESPRESSO LAYER CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Chocolate and Espresso Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Icing image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup espresso, warm
1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil, warmed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup roughly chopped darkly roasted salted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two 8-inch nonstick cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, espresso, coconut oil, vanilla and eggs. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add in the wet mixture, whisking until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake on the center rack until puffed, the sides pull away from the edges and an inserted cake tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the cakes from the oven, immediately cover them with clean kitchen towels and press any domed portions down¿careful, it's hot! (This will help make sure that you don't have to level the cakes.) Allow the cakes to cool in their pans to room temperature. When completely cooled, invert onto plates.
  • For the icing: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, about 2 minutes. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Add the peanut butter and mix on medium speed to combine. Again, turn the mixer off. Mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on LOW speed (or else you'll have powdered sugar everywhere!). Add the vanilla and mix once more.
  • Transfer the icing to a piping bag. Ice the top of one cake layer, using a circular motion, starting from the outside and gradually moving to the center; do not ice the sides of the cake. Set the second cake layer on top of the first and repeat with the icing; again, do not ice the sides. Drag the back of a spoon in a side-to-side motion across the icing on top to lend a beautifully textured look to the icing.
  • Sprinkle the iced cake with the chopped peanuts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Icing image

Rich chocolate fudge cake and creamy peanut butter is a match made in heaven.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, at least 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, peanut butter and milk over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and peanut butter are melted. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Working quickly, add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating with whisk until incorporated and icing is smooth. Immediately spread icing over cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER MUG CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING AND POTATO CHIPS



Peanut Butter Mug Cake with Chocolate Icing and Potato Chips image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large pinch baking powder
1 large egg
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
Potato chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the mug cake: Whisk the peanut butter, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and egg together in a medium bowl and then transfer to a mug. Microwave on high until puffed and set, 60 to 70 seconds. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Mix the powdered sugar and chocolate syrup together until smooth.
  • Spoon the frosting over the cake. Crush a few potato chips over the top and insert a few whole chips into the frosting. Eat immediately.

TRIPLE LAYER BANANA CAKE /W PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE ICING



Triple Layer Banana Cake /w Peanut Butter Fudge Icing image

A year around family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. Children can't keep their fingers out of the icing, which tastes just like peanut butter fudge. This is a Taste of Home recipe, which I shamefully call my own at family gatherings. LOL (after all , I did bake it!)

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 c butter ,softened, do not use margarine
2 c granulated sugar or 1/2 c. brown sugar and 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c over ripe bananas, mashed
2 tsp vanilla
3 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c dairy butter milk
ICING:
6 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp butter,soft
1 tsp karo corn syrup
5 1/2 c powdered sugar
8 to 10 Tbsp milk- 2% is ok
peanut halves or pieces, for garnish or walnut halves

Steps:

  • 1. Cake: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350^ for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick test is clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely. --- Icing: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter and corn syrup until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and enough milk to be of spreading consistency. Frost between layers and over sides and top of cake. Garnish around top edge of cake and center with a single row of nuts.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icing image

Provided by Fran Nadzam

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Summer     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
2 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
Chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides. Prepare cake according to package directions, beating in 1/2 cup peanut butter. Divide between prepared pans. Bake until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • Combine chocolate syrup and semisweet chocolate in heavy small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Stir in remaining 2 cups peanut butter, then powdered sugar, then milk. Continue stirring until smooth. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread top with 1 1/2 cups icing. Top with second cake layer. Spread top and sides of cake evenly with remaining icing. Garnish with chopped peanuts. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover.) Cut into wedges and serve.

MAYO CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Mayo Cake with Peanut Butter Icing image

This is my mom's recipe handed down from her mother. The cake is very moist and light but it's the icing that makes this cake unresistable!

Provided by CRICKET18

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, water, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl until smooth; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and margarine together in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, add marshmallows, and stir to melt them completely into the mixture. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into marshmallow mixture until icing is smooth; pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 328.6 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

BIRDKITTY'S PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Birdkitty's Peanut Butter Icing image

This recipe is a brownie's best friend! Also great on angel food cake or cupcakes.

Provided by birdkitty

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter and peanut butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; stir in milk and vanilla extract. Slowly beat confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is fully mixed and thick. Store icing in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Moist Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing image

This chocolate cake recipe has made the rounds for MANY years and my mother used to make it often when I was growing up. I do not know the origin of this recipe. It had been around for as long as I can remember. I wanted to share it with everyone along with my recipe for peanut butter icing.

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAKE
2 c granulated sugar
2 c flour
3/4 c baking cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c hot coffee
1 tsp baking soda
1 c milk
1/2 c canola oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
ICING
1/2 c butter, melted (1 stick)
1 c peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 c confectioners' sugar
4-5 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"X13" non-stick baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine the hot coffee and baking soda. Mix well and add to flour mixture in bowel. Add the milk, oil, eggs and vanilla.
  • 4. Mix well by hand using a wire whisk. Mixture will be VERY thin .... almost like pancake batter.
  • 5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool.
  • 6. While cake is cooling, prepare the icing: In a medium size bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla sugar and milk .... do not add all of the milk at once. Using your judgement as to how "spreadable" you want it. At this point you can add more confectioner's sugar for a stiffer icing or add more milk, in small increments, for a looser icing. Beat well by hand.
  • 7. When cake is thoroughly cooled, spread icing on top.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Chocolate Peanut Butter Icing image

We use this on the Miracle Whip Cake,very creamy. This is great on Brownies too.

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1/4 c milk
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 c peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. In sauce pan: On medium heat.. Melt butter, add powder sugar, cocoa, add milk, stir in vanilla. Stir constantly till sugar is dissolved, add peanut butter. If icing is a little too thick thin down with milk 1 Tbsp at a time
  • 2. Ice the cake....................

Tips:

  • For a creamier icing, use softened butter.
  • If you don't have creamy peanut butter, you can use regular peanut butter and add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
  • You can add a little powdered sugar to the icing to make it sweeter.
  • If you want a thicker icing, you can add more powdered sugar or cornstarch.
  • You can also add a little vanilla extract or almond extract to the icing for extra flavor.
  • If you are using the icing to frost a cake or cupcakes, let it cool slightly before spreading it on.
  • You can store the icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a classic peanut butter frosting or something a little more unique, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give peanut butter icing a try.

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