LIGHTER PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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Powdered peanut butter is the secret to this flavorful buttercream. Use it to frost Vanilla Cupcakes or any dessert you fancy, then garnish with chopped roasted peanuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup powdered peanut butter
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together powdered peanut butter, milk, and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until well combined. Add butter; beat on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla, salt, and remaining 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; starting on low speed and gradually increasing to medium-high, beat until fluffy. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Return to room temperature and beat until smooth before using.

TG ALBERT
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This frosting is delicious!


Arun Raut
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Overall, I thought this frosting was really good. It's a great option for a quick and easy dessert.


Al Muzahid
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This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good.


Ruby Donlon
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I love that this frosting is made with Greek yogurt. It makes it so much healthier than traditional peanut butter frosting.


Xolile Nteyi
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This frosting is perfect for any occasion. I've used it on birthday cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


Wiz Timothy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a lighter peanut butter frosting for a long time.


Faheem kakar
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This frosting is a great way to use up leftover peanut butter.


Suvo ghosh Ghosh
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This frosting is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Sanam purja pun
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I love the way this frosting pairs with chocolate cake.


Isaac Tamunokuro
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This frosting is delicious! It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Thato Wapolis
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Overall, I thought this frosting was really good. It's a great option for a quick and easy dessert.


Xx gleam
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to spread smoothly. I think I might have added too much milk.


Musa Wahosi
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This frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still really good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Okpoye Destiny
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I love that this frosting is made with Greek yogurt. It makes it so much lighter and healthier than traditional peanut butter frosting.


Muluken Seyoum
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This frosting is perfect for a quick and easy dessert. It's also really versatile. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


Darius Florea
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really liked this frosting. It's not too peanut buttery, and it has a really nice, light flavor.


Yahyea Hussain
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This frosting is so good! I love the way the peanut butter flavor comes through. It's not too sweet, and it's perfect for any kind of cake or cupcake.


kelvin lee
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I used this frosting on a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit. The frosting was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate cake.


Julie Chaves
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This peanut butter frosting is amazing, and it's so much lighter than traditional peanut butter frosting. I love that it doesn't have any butter or cream cheese in it, so it's not as heavy. It's also really easy to make, and it only takes a few minut