Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting is a heavenly blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter that transforms any dessert into a decadent delight. This easy-to-make frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies, delivering an irresistible taste with its velvety texture. Whip it up in no time to elevate your sweet treats for birthdays, celebrations, or simply because you deserve a little indulgence!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in the cocoa powder while mixing on low speed until well combined.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing continuously until thick and smooth.
- Pour in milk one tablespoon at a time to achieve your desired consistency; mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For a salted twist, add a pinch of sea salt during mixing. - Substitute almond or oat milk for a lighter option.