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    Home » Desserts » Peanut Butter Frosting

    Peanut Butter Frosting

    Published: Aug 7, 2018 · Modified: Oct 17, 2018 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy peanut butter frosting recipe that makes rich and creamy peanut butter frosting. Also includes directions for how to make peanut butter frosting and recipes to use with the frosting.
    Peanut butter frosting on a chocolate cupcake

    Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods. I've just always loved it. Turns out, not only is it great on sandwiches and in cookies, it's also yummy in frosting!

    This peanut butter frosting is about as easy as it gets. It's a simple buttercream frosting that has a nice creamy peanut butter flavor.

    This frosting pairs well with brownies, cake, cupcakes, and cookies (check out the recipe links just above the recipe if you're looking for some ideas). 

    How to make peanut butter frosting

    This is a really easy frosting recipe! Just beat the butter and peanut butter together. Then, add in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, and beat until combined. It's that simple!

    Beaten peanut butter for peanut butter frosting

    Can I use natural peanut butter

    I don't suggest using natural peanut butter in this recipe. The oil in regular peanut butter helps this frosting whip up nicely.

    If you would like more of the natural peanut butter flavor, you can add a couple pinches of sea salt to your frosting.

    Does this peanut butter frosting crust

    Yes, this frosting does crust.

    Peanut butter frosting on chocolate cupcake on a wooden background

    More frosting recipes!

    • Whipped Buttercream Frosting
    • Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    Recipes to use with peanut butter frosting

    • Chewy Brownies
    • Wacky Cake
    • Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Brownie Cookies

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    Peanut Butter Frosting

    Homemade peanut butter frosting recipe
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 generously frosted cupcakes
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons butter at room temperature
    • ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* at room temperature
    • 2 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar
    • 2-4 tablespoons milk or cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy.
    • Add in peanut butter, and beat on medium until well-combined.
    • Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla.
    • Beat on low for 30 seconds, or until powdered sugar is just combined.
    • Increase speed to medium, and continue beating until frosting is well-combined.
    • Add additional milk as necessary.

    Notes

    *I don't recommend using natural peanut butter in this recipe.
    **Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Laura

      February 27, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I used this frosting with your chocolate cake and it was to die for!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 27, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Ava Katarina

      July 06, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      This peanut butter frosting recipe looks so good. ? I am going to make it after I will make the chocolate cake frosting next Monday for mom's birthday. ?

      Reply
    3. Aaron

      April 10, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      What size cake does it cover please thank you ?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 10, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Hi! The recipe as-written will frost an 8 or 9-inch one layer cake (or 8x8 or 9x9-inch if using a square baking pan). Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Aaron

          April 10, 2020 at 10:54 pm

          Yes ma'am it does thankyou happy Easter

          Reply
          • Kate

            April 11, 2020 at 9:23 am

            Great! Thank you! Happy Easter to you, too!

    4. Vickie

      November 18, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      Can I use "Can't believe it's not butter" in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 18, 2019 at 8:53 pm

        I haven't tried it, but spread like ICBINB are softer than butter or margarine, so I'm not sure how it will hold up.

        Reply
      • Ava Katarina

        July 06, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        This peanut butter frosting recipe looks so good! ? I am going to make it after I will make the chocolate cake for my mom's birthday ??.

        Reply
      • Asma

        January 26, 2021 at 11:36 am

        Can we store this frosting in the fridge?

        Reply
    5. Rose Peters

      September 11, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I made the peanut butte frosting for a chocolate cake everybody loced it now I just made a yellow cake from scratch so I am going to make it to go on my yellow cake

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 12, 2019 at 9:46 am

        I'm so happy to hear that the frosting was a hit! Thanks for taking the time to comment! =)

        Reply
    6. amber

      July 25, 2019 at 10:33 am

      Hi - do you recommend salted or unsalted butter for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 25, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        I like to use salted butter, but you can use either one.

        Reply
    7. Donna Kay

      October 24, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Is this good on the cake when leftover? I’m doing Banana Nut Pound Cake. How does it hold up

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 24, 2018 at 6:53 pm

        I think so! It does firm up in the fridge, but it doesn't separate. Hope this helps! =)

        Reply
    8. Liz

      August 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is too good. I ate so much that there wasn't enough for the cupcakes. Next time I will have to make two batches!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 28, 2018 at 7:45 pm

        Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting! =)

        Reply
    9. Kim

      August 20, 2018 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      I don't make frosting much, this one was so good. It was fluffy and was easy to make. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 20, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for coming back to comment. =)

        Reply
    10. Kylee

      August 15, 2018 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic! The frosting was so good, I couldn't stop eating it!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 15, 2018 at 9:18 am

        Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back to comment. =)

        Reply
    11. Denise

      August 13, 2018 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I made this frosting to go with chocolate cake, it was great! It was easy and went great with the cake. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 13, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Thank you so much! I love this frosting with chocolate cake, too! =) Thank you for commenting.

        Reply

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