Best 15 Peanut Butter Icing For Cake Recipes

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Peanut butter icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Made with a combination of peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk, this icing is creamy, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Whether you're a fan of classic peanut butter or prefer something with a little more flair, there's a peanut butter icing recipe out there to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Peanut Butter Frosting image

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

GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Grandma's Peanut Butter Icing image

This recipe is a little on the sweet side but it was one that my grandmother made for my mother when she was a little girl so I had to post it! It's an old recipe, so I had to guess as to how many servings it makes.

Provided by RecipeLove

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup strong coffee (brewed)

Steps:

  • Add together margarine, peanut butter and salt and stir until well mixed.
  • Add in powdered sugar and coffee, blend well.
  • Frost over cake or cupcakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 71.1, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 0.9

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Easy Peanut Butter Frosting image

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 LAYER CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Peanut Butter Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting image

This recipe is for the peanut butter-obsessed. The cake itself is substantial but also tender. Be sure you don't skip the last 2 minutes of beating incorporating air into the butter-sugar-egg mixture makes the batter light. Spread a few tablespoons of raspberry jam on each cake layer along with the peanut butter for an easy PB&J upgrade!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
5 large egg whites
Pinch fine salt
1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter
4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Crushed peanut brittle, for decorating

Steps:

  • For the cake: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottom of each with a round piece of parchment. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together onto a piece of parchment or into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low, and add the flour mixture in 3 additions and the milk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until just combined.
  • Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Invert each onto a cooling rack, and remove the parchment. (The cakes can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 1 day.)
  • For the buttercream: Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan large enough to hold the heatproof bowl of a stand mixer above the water.
  • Whisk together the granulated sugar, egg whites and salt in the stand mixer bowl. Set the bowl above the boiling water, and whisk until the mixture is warm to the touch and the sugar has completely dissolved. Transfer the bowl to the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat at medium-high speed until cool and the whites hold stiff peaks, about 5 minutes. Beat in 3/4 cup of the peanut butter until smooth. Beat in a couple of chunks of butter at a time, making sure the pieces are incorporated before adding more. Continue beating on medium-high speed until the buttercream thickens into stiff peaks. (The mixture at some point may appear to be very liquidy, but continue to beat.) Beat in the vanilla.
  • To assemble: Slice each cake in half, for a total of 4 cake rounds. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter on 3 of the rounds, dividing evenly. Put 1 round, peanut butter-side up, on a cake stand or serving platter, and spread about 3/4 cup of the buttercream on top, leaving about a 1/2-inch border all around. Repeat with 2 more layers of peanut-buttered cake and buttercream. Place the last cake round (without the peanut butter) on top. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining buttercream. Refrigerate the cake until it sets up (this makes it possible to cut neat slices), at least 4 hours up to overnight. Sprinkle the top with peanut brittle before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER ICING



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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

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

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES AND PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 14 to 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) 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
Kathleen's Peanut Butter Icing, recipe follows
Chopped salted peanuts, to decorate, optional
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

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.
  • Frost each cupcake with Peanut Butter Icing and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.
  • 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.

COOKED PEANUT BUTTER ICING (FROSTING)



Cooked Peanut Butter Icing (Frosting) image

One of my all time favorite desserts is a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. My Mom clipped this recipe out of her local newspaper for me to try. I haven't made it yet, but I hope to soon. As written it should frost a 2 layer cake.

Provided by ColCadsMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, milk and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place the pan in a larger pan of cold water.
  • Add the margarine, peanut butter, and vanilla flavoring.
  • Beat until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 91.5, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.2, Protein 4.5

COOKED PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Cooked Peanut Butter Frosting image

This recipe has been in my family for years. As kids, we would eat the bottom of the cake and save the frosting for last. Got milk?

Provided by Pamela Whisler Ferris

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons peanut butter, or to taste
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, butter, cream, vanilla, and peanut butter in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Pour over a cooled cake and spread frosting quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 34.8 mg, Sugar 29 g

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting image

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



Peanut Butter Frosting image

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.)

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Easy Peanut Butter Frosting image

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

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

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Peanut Butter Frosting image

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



Peanut Butter Frosting image

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 CAKE & ICING



Peanut Butter Cake & Icing image

I made as a birthday cake for a peanut butter fanatic. Wrote a message on top using raisins (I didn't have chocolate chips). The icing is especially delicious and "citrusy" (yes, you heard me right, citrus & peanut butter).

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
4 drops vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whip eggs with oil and sugar.
  • Add peanut butter and whip some more.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour with baking powder.
  • Slowly, add flour mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • Stir minimally until smooth.
  • Pour into 2 round 8" cake pans, lined with parchement or wax paper.
  • Bake until toothpick comes out clean (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Cool before icing.
  • Icing:.
  • Combine powdered sugar with peanut butter and butter.
  • Add lemon and orange juices along with vanilla.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Spread part of the icing on top of one of the cooled cakes.
  • Place the other cake on top.
  • Spread remaining icing to cover both the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 119.1, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.7, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use smooth peanut butter for a creamy icing. If you prefer a chunkier texture, use crunchy peanut butter.
  • If you don't have powdered sugar, you can make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it is fine and powdery.
  • To make the icing stiffer, add more powdered sugar. To make it thinner, add more milk or cream.
  • If you want a fluffy icing, beat the butter and peanut butter together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
  • For a richer icing, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • To add a chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of melted chocolate chips to the icing.
  • To add a vanilla flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the icing.
  • To add a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the icing.
  • 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 cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, fluffy, and flavorful icing that will take your desserts to the next level.

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