Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

Name: Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups of frosting
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch of salt

This rich and fluffy frosting is the perfect finishing touch for all your favorite cakes and cupcakes.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

Creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

2 cups of frosting

There is nothing quite like the combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet buttercream. This frosting is a favorite in my kitchen because it is smooth, spreadable, and has that classic nutty flavor everyone loves.

My biggest tip is to make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before you start mixing. If your butter is too cold, you might end up with little chunks in your frosting instead of a silky finish.

🧺 Ingredients

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

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Beat the softened butter and peanut butter together in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and combined.
2
Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until it is fully incorporated.
3
Stir in the vanilla extract and the salt.
4
Add the heavy cream and turn the mixer to high speed for about two minutes. Whip until the frosting is light and fluffy.
5
If the frosting feels too thick, add another teaspoon of cream until you reach your favorite consistency.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When you are ready to use it again, let it sit on the counter for a few minutes so it softens up. This frosting pairs perfectly with chocolate cake or simple vanilla cupcakes.

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