Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting

Here’s a creamy, rich, and slightly salty-sweet Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting that pairs beautifully with chocolate cake, brownies, cupcakes, or even cookies. 🥜🧁✨

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🥜 Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients (enough for 12 cupcakes or 1 cake layer)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural/runny style)

• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)

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Instructions

1. Cream butter & peanut butter:

   • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

2. Add sugar:

   • Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully combined.

3. Adjust texture:

   • Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of cream/milk. Beat until light and fluffy.

   • If too thick, add more milk (a teaspoon at a time). If too thin, add more powdered sugar.

4. Finish:

   • Whip on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy and spreadable.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• For extra nutty flavor, mix in 2 tablespoons of finely crushed peanuts.

• For chocolate peanut butter frosting, beat in 2–3 tablespoons cocoa powder.

• Pairs especially well with chocolate cake, banana bread, or brownies.

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Would you like me to also give you a whipped, lighter version (using cream cheese or whipped cream for a fluffier texture)?