Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Frosting
This foolproof peanut butter frosting recipe requires no cooking and uses just four pantry staples. It delivers the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, making it the ideal topping for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies. Whip up a batch in minutes!
Servings 12
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place peanut butter and butter in a bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Sift powdered sugar making sure to remove any lumps.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture.
- Beat until combined and smooth.
Recipe Tips
The key to success is using regular commercial peanut butter rather than natural varieties. Natural peanut butters with separated oils create unstable frosting that won't set properly. Room temperature butter is crucial for smooth mixing.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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