Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting

Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting 🥜✨

Creamy, rich, and irresistibly peanut buttery—this easy frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or eating straight from the bowl!

🍽️ Ingredients (Frosts 12 cupcakes or one 9×13″ cake)

• ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (not natural/oily—use shelf-stable like Jif or Skippy)

• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 2-3 tbsp milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Beat Butter & Peanut Butter:

   • In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter together until smooth and fluffy (~2 mins).

2. Add Sugar & Liquids:

   • Gradually mix in powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time.

   • Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp milk. Beat until combined.

   • Adjust consistency: Add 1 more tbsp milk if too thick, or extra powdered sugar if too thin.

3. Frost & Enjoy:

   • Spread or pipe onto cooled cakes/cupcakes.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Extra fluffy? Whip for 3-4 mins on high speed.
✅ Chocolate twist? Add ¼ cup cocoa powder or melt in ½ cup chocolate chips.
✅ Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 1 week (let soften at room temp before using).

Pair With:

• Chocolate cake (classic combo!)

• Banana cupcakes

• Vanilla or brownie bites

So good, you’ll want to lick the spoon! 😋

Shortcut: Use a hand mixer for easiest blending! 🎂