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Peanut Butter Frosting

By: Saxymood 
"This recipe has been in my family for years. As kids, we would eat the bottom of the cake and save the frosting for last. Got milk?"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter, or to taste
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, butter, cream, vanilla, and peanut butter in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Pour over a cooled cake and spread frosting quickly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Saxymood   view full review
no need to buy heavy cream since milk or half & half works fine too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by Keri   view full review
This frosting is the BEST on Chocolate cake and just melts in your mouth! Thanks for sharing a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2010 by Summer F Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very tasty recipe. A little temperamental though. Here are some tips to avoid frustration. 1)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Cindy   view full review
I had my doubts when I read the recipe that this would be the fluffy frosting I was looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by SarahMc   view full review
I must have done something wrong - mine looked awful and wasn't really soft and creamy like I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by SarahKay   view full review
Added extra peanut butter and used milk. Great on mocha brownies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by Ekonieczny   view full review
Super yummy on brownies!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by Suzanna   view full review
Not fluffy, too much like fudge. My husband loves peanut butter icing on chocolate cake, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by Q-Mama   view full review
Very good ! i also left out 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, and it was plenty sweet, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by auntbea   view full review
This is great, I fixed it just like you said, allowing it only to come to a boil, first time...

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