This amazing peanut butter frosting is ultra creamy, smooth, and so so yummy! Easy to whip up, you will love this topping for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies\u2026or right off the spoon!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIn the Crumbs house, we love peanut butter everything. I\u2019ve already shared with you my recipes for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups<\/a>, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>, Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies<\/a>, and even a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie!<\/p>\n It\u2019s only natural then, that I share with you my favorite recipe for frosting\u2026<\/p>\n You guessed it!<\/p>\n It\u2019s creamy, delicious, silky smooth and fluffy peanut butter frosting.<\/p>\n This easy peanut butter frosting recipe is super yummy! It\u2019s also\u2026<\/p>\n Your family will absolutely love using this peanut butter frosting recipe to top your cakes, cupcakes, and even Black Bean Brownies<\/a>!<\/p>\n Step 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer<\/a>, or a large bowl<\/a><\/strong> with a hand mixer<\/a>, use the flat paddle to beat the butter on medium-high until it is very, very smooth. Pause the mixer every minute or so to scrape down the sides of the bowl.<\/p>\n Step 2. When the butter is very smooth, <\/strong>add the peanut butter<\/a> and vanilla<\/a>. Beat on medium-high until the butter and peanut butter are thoroughly incorporated. You may have to pause the mixer to scrape down the sides a couple of times.<\/p>\n Step 3. Turn the mixer to medium-low and add the powdered sugar<\/a>,<\/strong> \u00bd cup at a time, letting each measure incorporate into the mixture before adding the next half cup.<\/p>\n Step 4. When you\u2019ve added 3 cups <\/strong>of powdered sugar, taste the frosting and if desired, add the remaining \u00bc cup of powdered sugar and mix well. The frosting will look a bit grainy at this point. That\u2019s normal.<\/p>\n Step 5. Remove the paddle attachment,<\/strong> scrape the frosting from the blade into the bowl, and secure the whisk attachment. Turn the mixer on high and add the heavy whipping cream 1 Tablespoon at a time, letting the mixer incorporate each Tablespoon for about 30 seconds before adding another.<\/p>\n Step 6. When you\u2019ve added all the heavy whipping cream,<\/strong> let the mixer whip for another 30 seconds and then turn it off. The peanut butter frosting will lighten up in color and become incredibly fluffy. Use it on your cakes, cupcakes, or fillings as desired!<\/p>\n This peanut butter buttercream frosting recipe will frost a 9\u00d713 cake<\/a>, a 2-layer 8\u201d or 9\u201d round cake<\/a>, or 18-24 cupcakes (depending on how generous you are with your frosting).<\/p>\n I love using this peanut butter cream icing as part of my Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cake<\/a>. That\u2019s hands down my favorite use for it. It would also be yummy on one of these recipes:<\/p>\n Here at the Crumbs house, we believe no food is off limits (unless you\u2019re allergic)! Treats are 100 percent included in what we eat.<\/p>\n That doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re a free-for-all, though. I believe in indulging mindfully and intentionally.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re including a treat like the best peanut butter frosting in your day, keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n Your homemade peanut butter frosting might separate if your ingredients are too cold or too warm. Make sure your frosting peanut butter and butter are at room temperature before starting your recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you are not assembling your treats right away, store peanut butter frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you\u2019re ready to use it. It may stiffen up a bit in the fridge, so stir it before using it.<\/p>\n Treats with peanut butter cream icing can be stored at room temperature for a day but wrap or cover any leftovers and refrigerate them after that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I haven\u2019t tried to, because the heavy cream helps give the perfect peanut butter cream frosting texture. Readers have reported success with substituting coconut milk<\/a> for a vegan version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I think this peanut butter frosting is the best! It\u2019s made with simple ingredients, super creamy, and not too sweet. It\u2019s also versatile enough to use on cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, or used as a filling. This is the best frosting for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nHEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING RECIPE<\/h2>\n
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PEANUT BUTTER CREAM ICING INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n
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PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n
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HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER ICING RECIPE NOTES<\/h2>\n
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MY FAVORITE WAYS TO SERVE PEANUT FROSTING<\/h2>\n
TRACKING PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING AND TREATS<\/h2>\n
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FROSTING PEANUT BUTTER FAQS<\/h2>\n
Why is my peanut butter frosting separating?<\/h3>\n
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