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Peanut Butter Frosting

A creamy and delicious peanut butter frosting that pairs perfectly with cakes and cupcakes. This recipe is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons whole milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for 5 minutes until it becomes pale in color.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter to the bowl. Beat until combined.
  3. Gradually add the whole milk while beating, until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Notes

This peanut butter frosting is delicious on cupcakes, cakes, or even as a dip for cookies. Adjust the milk for desired consistency.