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Sharon Lachendro

Easy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

4.75 from 54 ratings
This is a super easy peanut butter frosting recipe to make! It's light, creamy, and perfectly fluffy. Great for piping and for spreading on cakes or cupcakes. Try it with your favorite chocolate brownies, cakes, or cupcakes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 289

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter no-stir
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • KitchenAid 5-Qt.Artisan Design Series with Glass Bowl - Frosted Pearl White
  • Silicone Baking Utensils
  • All-Clad Measuring Cups
  • All Clad Measuring Spoons
  • Pyrex 100 2 Cup 100th Anniversary Measuring Cup, Turquoise

Method
 

  1. 1. Add the butter and peanut butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-low speed until combined. Some little lumps of butter are ok.
  2. 2. Add 2 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until mostly combined.
  3. 3. Add the remaining sugar and the vanilla extract. Add half of the whipping cream.
  4. 4. Beat on low speed until the sugar is incorporated. Scrape down the bowl and add the remaining whipping cream.
  5. 5. Beat on low to incorporate the cream then slowly increase the speed to medium-high. Beat for 2 minutes. The frosting will be light and fluffy.

Notes

  • This can be made up to 2 days before using, keep refrigerated in an airtight container. Then bring to room temperature and beat to fluff it up before using.
  • Freeze up to 3 months in an air-tight container or freezer bag.