Easy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Easy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick; 110g), soft but cool (about 65°F); 4 1/2 ounces commercial creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup; 125g) (see note); 1 ounce honey, corn syrup, or maple syrup (2 tablespoons; 30g); 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract, plus more if needed; 6 ounces powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups; 170g), preferably organic (see note)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This easy peanut butter frosting recipe combines creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, honey, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to create a smooth and sweet frosting that's perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. It's quick to make and will elevate any dessert with its rich, nutty flavor.