Cooked Peanut Butter Icing

Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Creamy, rich peanut butter icing with a sweet sugar base, perfect for spreading on layered cakes. Ideal for peanut lovers and classic dessert enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a heavy skillet.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the right consistency to spread on cake.
  3. Ice a 3-layer cake, either yellow or devil's food.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

571 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 40.3g 52% DV
Carbs 32.5g 12% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 16.8g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 205.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 348.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 122.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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