Marilyn’s peanut butter fudge frosting

Marilyn’s peanut butter fudge frosting

½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla
2/3 cup peanut butter
powdered sugar
(for 1 layer cake)

¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla
2/3 to 1 cup peanut butter
powdered sugar
(for 2 layer cake)


combine brown sugar, butter and milk and bring to a full rolling boil. Add cocoa, vanilla and peanut butter. Remove from heat, and add sifted powdered sugar to a spreading consistency. This frosting has a funny consistency and is somewhat difficult to spread. I usually had some hot milk (1-3 tablespoons) to make it easier to spread. I make the larger quantity for a 2 layer cake.