Cooked Peanut Butter Frosting

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(23)

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?

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
5g Fat
30g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 35mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 42mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.