Description
A rich and creamy peanut butter frosting that’s perfect for chocolate cakes and cupcakes, evoking memories of sweet treats from childhood.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing well until there are no lumps.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and light—this should take just a few minutes.
- Use immediately to frost your chocolate cake or cupcakes, and prepare for the oohs and aahs!
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week; re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg