Top Secret Peanut Butter Frosting
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Approximately 3 cups
Description: Adapted from a Hershey’s recipe, this irresistible peanut butter frosting is a crowd-pleaser that starts on the stove and ends with rave reviews. Its creamy texture and delightful flavor have made it a favorite among friends and coworkers alike. Perfect when paired with a buttery Betty Crocker cake mix, this frosting can be elegantly topped with chocolate curls or drizzled with chocolate syrup for a marbled effect.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup margarine (or unsalted butter for a richer taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare the Flour Mixture: Begin by whisking the flour into the milk until fully combined and smooth.
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Cook the Mixture: Pour the flour-milk mixture into a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil and thickens. This process should take a few minutes. Make sure to keep stirring to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Cool the Mixture: Once thickened, transfer the mixture to a small bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: After the mixture has cooled, add the granulated sugar, creamy peanut butter, margarine, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together on medium speed until the frosting becomes light, fluffy, and well-combined.
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Chill the Frosting: For best results, store the frosting in the refrigerator until ready to use. This helps the frosting set to the perfect consistency for spreading or piping.
Variations:
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Cream Cheese Frosting: For a richer, more decadent frosting, beat in an 8-ounce block of softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting: For a chocolate twist, gradually add Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, one tablespoon at a time, to the frosting until you reach the desired flavor and color. This creates a delicious chocolate-peanut butter frosting that adds a luxurious depth to your desserts.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 730.8
- Fat: 39.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
- Sodium: 415.8 mg
- Carbohydrates: 85.2 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugar: 70.7 g
- Protein: 14.4 g
Enjoy the creamy, sweet delight of this Top Secret Peanut Butter Frosting on your favorite cakes and cupcakes. Its rich, nutty flavor and smooth texture will elevate any dessert to new heights! 🌟🍰🍫
