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Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

A smooth and fluffy peanut butter frosting that is perfect for topping your favorite cakes or cupcakes.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026
Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
12

There is nothing quite like the combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet buttercream. This frosting has a wonderful nutty flavor and a light texture that makes it ideal for piping onto chocolate cupcakes or spreading over a sheet cake.

My favorite trick for getting the texture just right is to make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before you start. If the frosting feels a little too stiff, just add a tiny splash of milk or cream to reach your preferred consistency.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the softened butter and creamy peanut butter in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and peanut butter together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and combined.

  3. 3

    Slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time while mixing on low speed to avoid a cloud of sugar in your kitchen.

  4. 4

    Pour in the vanilla extract, salt, and two tablespoons of cream.

  5. 5

    Increase the mixer speed to medium high and beat the frosting for about three minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.

  6. 6

    Check the consistency and add another tablespoon of cream if you want a thinner frosting for spreading.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let it come back to room temperature and give it a quick whip with your mixer before using it again. This frosting pairs beautifully with chocolate or banana flavored baked goods.

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