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Get ready to lick the spoon over this tantalizing Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting! It’s thick, creamy, pipeable, and perfect for all sorts of recipes!

 

 

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, pies, and I even use it as a dip! Creamy, sweet, buttery goodness will have you just loving it!

I love this peanut butter frosting recipe because it only takes 5 simple ingredients! All of which I already have on hand!

Homemade peanut butter frosting tastes way better than store bought for a fraction of the price!

And whipped peanut butter frosting takes minutes to make and is ready to be piped right away.

Plus creamy peanut butter frosting is a great pairing with every type of cupcake!

Maybe that’s just me but I honestly haven’t found a recipe that peanut butter buttercream frosting doesn’t go well with!

 

 

What Ingredients are in Peanut Buttercream Frosting?

This Easy Peanut Butter icing is a delicious frosting for spreading over your favorite cake!

• Butter: Under no circumstances should this butter be softened in the microwave! Let it soften on the counter!
• Powdered Sugar: Also called confectioners’ sugar. Essential for the consistency and flavor.
• Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract whenever possible for the best flavor.
• Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter tastes incredible in this recipe.
• Heavy Whipping Cream: Not to be confused with whipped cream, make sure you grab the right item at the grocery store!

 

 

How to Make Peanut Butter Frosting

The only step you really need to know to make this yummy frosting is blend!

All of the items should get mixed using a hand mixer or stand mixer for easy and perfect mixing.

Pro Tips:

• Add items slowly so they have time to fully incorporate.
• Allow each ingredient to mix completely before moving on to the next step.
• You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl of a stand mixer to get everything mixed properly.
• Only add the heavy whipping cream if the frosting is thick.
• Use the electric mixer at medium speed to keep your ingredients from flying around!

 

 

Can I Use Chunky Peanut Butter in Peanut Butter Frosting?

I don’t recommend using crunchy peanut butter to get the best peanut butter frosting.

First, this is supposed to be a creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting. 

When you use a chunky peanut butter you get crunchy bits in your frosting that are not the desired consistency for most people.

Also, the chunks of peanut butter can make it difficult, if not impossible to pipe onto your cake or cupcakes.

Smooth peanut butter gives you all the rich peanut flavor without the crunchy peanuts.

 

 

Does Peanut Butter Frosting Need to Be Refrigerated?

Actually no, this easy peanut butter frosting recipe doesn’t need to be refrigerated, especially if you don’t add any heavy cream.

All of the items used in this homemade frosting are shelf stable and will be just fine on the counter until you’re ready for piping.

If you do add the heavy whipping cream, you can choose to refrigerate to be on the safe side if desired.

Helpful Tips:

• Whether stored in the fridge or not, always store frosting in an airtight container.
• If stored in the fridge, let the frosting come to room temperature before piping.

 

 

How Long Does Peanut Butter Frosting Last?

If stored on the counter, this fluffy frosting will last 2-3 days. In the fridge, you can keep the frosting for up to a week.

Remember to always keep it bagged, wrapped, or in a container.

If it’s not wrapped properly, the frosting will quickly dry out and become unusable.

So for up to a week you can continuously spread in the middle of whoopie pies, on the top of cupcakes, and on any easy desserts you can imagine.

 

 

Can I Make Peanut Butter Frosting Ahead of Time?

Easily! Peanut butter frosting actually doesn’t change texture or flavor when made ahead of time.

Simply make the recipe, store until you’re ready to use it, and then do!

You may need to stir it up again before using it to whip it back to the right consistency but really, you shouldn’t notice much change.

For best results, always use at room temperature.

It’s the perfect complement to both chocolate cupcakes and yellow cake so use it however you want!

Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Frosting?

Yes! Peanut butter frosting has the same great texture after freezing and thawing as it did originally.

Be sure to store in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

Write “peanut butter buttercream frosting” and the date you froze it on the package.

Peanut butter lovers will love pulling some out of the freezer to spread on their graham crackers!

 

 

Can You Color Peanut Butter Frosting?

Peanut butter frosting can be difficult to color because it already has a light tan color of its own. 

However, it is possible. You’ll need to add much more food coloring than you normally would, and even then, the color isn’t quite what you imagine.

I recommend adding color with sprinkles or other toppings and keeping the frosting its original color.

Why is My Peanut Butter Frosting Oily?

The most likely reason for peanut butter frosting turning oily is because it has natural peanut butter in it.

Natural peanut butter separates and isn’t a good candidate for peanut butter frosting.

Opt instead for using name brand peanut butters that don’t separate.

 

 

The Best Frosting Recipes You’ll Love…

• Almond Buttercream Frosting
• Oreo Frosting
• Buttercream Frosting
• Funfetti Frosting
• Lemon Buttercream Frosting
• Chocolate Cookie Frosting
• Cream Cheese Frosting

More Peanut Butter Recipes You’ll Love…

• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
• Peanut Butter Pretzel Caramel Cookies
• Scotcharoos with Special K
• Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs
• Peanut Butter Truffles
• Brownies with Rice Krispies
• Peanut Butter Pie
  

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting is rich, delicious, creamy, and easy. It’s great for beginners and turns out perfect every time!

 

Originally Posted: June 28, 2017

Photos & Text Updated: February 4, 2020

Photos and Text Updated: March 21, 2023

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