Description
This creamy peanut butter frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the butter for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter, cream cheese, and vanilla to the butter. Beat for 1 more minute.
- Add one cup of powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Turn the mixer on low and beat for 5 seconds, then turn the mixer on medium and beat for 1 more minute.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat 1 more minute.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- This frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla cakes.
- For a thicker consistency, add more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg