Peanut Butter Frosting

Peanut Butter Frosting

from sugarspunrun.com
10 min
12 servings

A silky smooth but perfectly pipeable peanut butter frosting that's the perfect complement to any cake or cupcake. Also great for just eating by the spoonful!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter ( softened to room temperature (226g))
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter ((245g))
  • 3 cups powdered sugar ((375g))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine butter and peanut butter in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy and well-combined.  

  2. 2

    Gradually (about ⅓ cup at a time), with mixer on low speed add powdered sugar until completely combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so all ingredients are well-combined. 

  3. 3

    Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

  4. 4

    With mixer on low-speed, add milk and stir until well-combined. Gradually increase speed to high and beat for 30 seconds.  

  5. 5

    Spread or pipe frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes or cake.