Transform an ordinary yellow cake with this delicious sweet and nutty old-fashioned peanut butter icing recipe.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, icing, peanutbutter
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
1Duncan Hines yellow cake mixmade according to package directions and cooled
1.5cupssugar
7tablespoonswhole milk
2tablespoonsshortening
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupcreamy peanut butter
Instructions
Prepare cake mix in a 9x13 baking dish as directed on the package. Allow it to cool.
1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
In a large saucepot, combine sugar, milk, shortening, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Once it reaches a boil, let it boil for two to three minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Beat until icing is smooth and starts to lose its shine. Immediately pour it onto the cake and allow it to cool before serving.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter