June 4, 2015

Peanut Butter Frosting

This has been a week of celebrations. Last Wednesday marked the 60th wedding anniversary of a couple who were like grandparents to me. Thursday was Owen's birthday. Friday Mom and Dad's 39th anniversary. Sunday, Abilene and Hoyt came home from a week away. Monday, Orianna's birthday, as well as Cody's return home.  And last night was a dear friend's 80th birthday. We have had a lot of cake and togetherness. I love cake and togetherness. 

Speaking of cake. I like frosting. I also adore peanut butter. (In case you forgot that.) But I have never been a big fan of peanut butter frosting. There was always something... unappealing about it. Then Clover brought a three layered cake with peanut butter frosting and a chocolate ganache. The ganache did not pan out, but the frosting! Oh this frosting. It is luscious. Smooth and creamy and peanut buttery. Owen requested peanut butter frosting, for his birthday, and since Ashley was in Maine for a few days, I made a cake and this peanut butter frosting. Maybe Owen was expecting regular peanut butter frosting, but  he got this one.


Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

2 sticks butter, softened
1 and 1/2 cups cream cheese
1 (or 2) cup creamy peanut butter
5 cups confectioners sugar
2 Tablespoons milk


First thing you need to know is that this recipe makes enough frosting to frost a three layer cake. So a two layer cake will have a thick layer of frosting, As you can see. Secondly, why would anyone measure cream cheese in cups? I believe it was an 8 oz brick and 4 more oz. Thirdly, I thought the peanut butter was no where near pronounced enough when I was taste testing as I made it. So I just dumped some more in (another cup) and loved it. Fourthly, why would you not put vanilla in frosting? I dumped some of that in too. Fifthly, I am not a very good recipe follower. 

Sixthly, it was good. 

Oh yes, mix the butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until smooth. Then add the confectioners sugar. Add in milk as needed to reach the desired consistency. 

Slather it on.

Sing a happy song.

2 comments:

Geri Douglas said...

Happy 39th to your mom and dad! Hope there are many more to come. Wish I was there to help in all the celebrations. My mouth was watering to get a taste of that frosting. Philip would particularly love it, but Scott is not a peanut butter fan, wonder if he would like this one. I would. Thanks for posting recipe. Must try it someday.

The McCoys said...

Always love reading your blog, don't always comment :) If you want a really easy, fudgy PB frosting - use a can of vanilla frosting and mix with 1/2-1 cup of PB (I use Reeses) - it's great on brownies, in chocolate cake, etc. and so easy...