Ruthe's Favorite Frosting Recipe

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This frosting is different then most with its wonderful peanut butter taste. The cocoa also adds an extra layer of flavor. Use it on your favorite layer cake or cupcakes.—Ruthe Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Ruthe's Favorite Frosting Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 heaping tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3 heaping tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 heaping tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk plus additional as needed

Directions

  • Mix together peanut butter, butter and vanilla. Stir in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt. Add milk, stirring until you reach desired spreading consistency. Use on your favorite layer cake or cupcakes. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 tablespoon) equals 133 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Ruthe's Favorite Frosting in Country December/January 1990, p53

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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2012 by yummypoptart31

LOVED this frosting!! I have made it many times with always good results! :P Yum yum!!! :)

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by hisalone

This is a delicious frosting, however I had to really skimp to frost a nine inch cake. I would try doubling next time. I will definately make again

 
 

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